Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh WG-4

The following is a extended review of the Nikon P7000 and Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and WG-4 (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and WG-4 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7000 was revealed 4 years before the WG-4 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P7000 grades against the WG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7000 provides physical dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the P7000 vs the WG-4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and WG-4 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7000 and WG-4.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7000 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-4 will render greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P7000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.