Nikon P340 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon P340 and Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty similar but the P340 (1/1.7") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The P340 was introduced 7 months before the WG-M1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the P340 matches up vs the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P340 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P340 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P340 and Ricoh WG-M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the P340 against the WG-M1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P340 and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and WG-M1.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P340 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-M1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged P340 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.