Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-80

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon P330 versus Ricoh WG-80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and WG-80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The P330 was announced 10 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P330 matches up vs the WG-80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Ricoh WG-80. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P330 Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P330 has outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the P330 against the WG-80.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and WG-80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and WG-80.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P330 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh WG-80 will resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older P330 is going to be behind in sensor tech.