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Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(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  • Superseded the Nikon P310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
Ricoh WG-6
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Ricoh WG-6

 P330 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Nikon P330

 WG-6 P330 
IntroducedFebruary 2018March 2013Newer by 60 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Ricoh WG-6

 P330 WG-6 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

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

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
45
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P330
Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography info
61
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
70
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (246g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography factors
51
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
56
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P330
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
36
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (246g)
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Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Ricoh WG-6
 Nikon Coolpix P330Ricoh WG-6
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