Nikon P520 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon P520 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P520 was brought out 12 months earlier than the WG-4 GPS so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P520 grades against the WG-4 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P520 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P520 enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the P520 and the WG-4 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P520 and WG-4 GPS is 66 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P520 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P520 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged P520 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.