Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-30

The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S4300 and Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WG-30 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S4300 grades vs the WG-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Ricoh WG-30. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S4300 and Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S4300 compared to the WG-30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and WG-30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and WG-30.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S4300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.