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Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P7100
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon P7700 versus Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and WG-30W (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7700 was manufactured 16 months prior to the WG-30W which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P7700 matches up versus the WG-30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 P7700 WG-30W 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Nikon P7700

 WG-30W P7700 
RevealedOctober 2014May 2013More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Ricoh WG-30W

 P7700 WG-30W 
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7700 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the P7700 versus the WG-30W.

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and WG-30W is 82 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7700 and WG-30W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P7700 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh WG-30W will show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged P7700 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography advice
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (392 grams)
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P7700
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
65
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (392g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging features
75
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
heavier than average in class (392g)
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-05-28 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392g (0.86 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $499 $280