Nikon P340 vs Ricoh WG-30

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon P340 versus Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and WG-30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The P340 was manufactured 8 months before the WG-30 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P340 matches up versus the WG-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P340 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P340 offers physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P340 versus Ricoh WG-30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the P340 versus the WG-30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P340 and WG-30 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and WG-30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P340 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-30 will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older P340 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.