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Nikon P340 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P330
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
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Nikon P340 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon P340 and Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively similar but the P340 (1/1.7") and WG-20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The P340 was released within a month of the WG-20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P340 matches up vs the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Ricoh WG-20

 P340 WG-20 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Nikon P340

 WG-20 P340 

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Ricoh WG-20

 P340 WG-20 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar age
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P340 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P340 and Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the P340 and the WG-20.

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and WG-20.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P340 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Ricoh WG-20 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P340
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography information
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P340
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon P340 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Ricoh WG-20
 Nikon Coolpix P340Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix P340 Ricoh WG-20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2014-02-07 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 273 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $380 $370