Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-4

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the WG-4 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S4300 matches up vs the WG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Ricoh WG-4. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 enjoys external 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-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S4300 vs the WG-4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and WG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and WG-4.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S4300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.