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Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2012
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S3300 and Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3300 was brought out 3 years prior to the WG-30W which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S3300 matches up vs the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 S3300 WG-30W 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Nikon S3300

 WG-30W S3300 
AnnouncedOctober 2014February 2012More modern by 32 months

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Ricoh WG-30W

 S3300 WG-30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S3300 and Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S3300 and the WG-30W.

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and WG-30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and WG-30W.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S3300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3300
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
33
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Ricoh WG-30W
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-01 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $99 $280