Nikon P520 vs Ricoh WG-50

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon P520 vs Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P520 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WG-50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P520 matches up vs the WG-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P520 and Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P520 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P520 offers outer measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Nikon P520 vs Ricoh WG-50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the P520 compared to the WG-50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and WG-50 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P520 and WG-50.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon P520 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged P520 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.