Nikon P7800 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon P7800 and Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and WG-30W (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was introduced 10 months prior to the WG-30W so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P7800 grades against the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 features external dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7800 and Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the P7800 vs the WG-30W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and WG-30W is 82 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and WG-30W.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-30W will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged P7800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.