Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-20

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was revealed 24 months before the WG-20 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S4300 matches up vs the WG-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are available at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S4300 compared to the WG-20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and WG-20.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S4300 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S4300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.