Nikon P7100 vs Ricoh WG-30

Its time to look closer at the Nikon P7100 versus Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and WG-30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7100 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the P7100 scores versus the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Ricoh WG-30. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7100 features physical measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P7100 versus Ricoh WG-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the P7100 and the WG-30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and WG-30 is 82 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7100 and WG-30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7100 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-30 will give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older P7100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.