Nikon P7100 vs Ricoh WG-70

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon P7100 vs Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and WG-70 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7100 was announced 9 years prior to the WG-70 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P7100 matches up vs the WG-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Ricoh WG-70. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7100 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7100 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the P7100 versus the WG-70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and WG-70 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and WG-70.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7100 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Ricoh WG-70 will give you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P7100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.