Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh WG-6

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and WG-6 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The P7000 was introduced 8 years before the WG-6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the P7000 scores against the WG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7000 & Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P7000 has external measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh WG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the P7000 versus the WG-6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and WG-6 is 85 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and WG-6.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P7000 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-6 will provide you with more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged P7000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.