Nikon P7800 vs Ricoh WG-20

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon P7800 and Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly similar but the P7800 (1/1.7") and WG-20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7800 was brought out 2 months before the WG-20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the P7800 scores versus the WG-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7800 enjoys outside measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Nikon P7800 and Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the P7800 vs the WG-20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and WG-20 is 82 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and WG-20.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-20 will offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively.