Nikon S1100pj vs Ricoh WG-30W

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S1100pj versus Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was announced 5 years before the WG-30W which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon S1100pj being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S1100pj grades vs the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S1100pj and Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S1100pj Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S1100pj has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S1100pj versus Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S1100pj versus the WG-30W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1100pj and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1100pj and WG-30W.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S1100pj is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.