Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Released March 2013
- Superseded the Nikon P310
- Renewed by Nikon P340
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and WG-6 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

The P330 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the WG-6 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the P330 scores against the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P330 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Ricoh WG-6
P330 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Nikon P330
WG-6 | P330 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | March 2013 | Newer by 60 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P330 and Ricoh WG-6
P330 | WG-6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the P330 versus the WG-6.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and WG-6 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P330 and WG-6.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P330 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Ricoh WG-6 will offer you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged P330 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P330 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P330 | Ricoh WG-6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-03-04 | 2018-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Flash on, flash off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) | 3840x2160 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | BuiltIn | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 200g (0.44 lb) | 246g (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 213 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | 340 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $271 |