Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, 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-4 GPS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was introduced 24 months before the WG-4 GPS making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S4300 scores against the WG-4 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S4300 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and WG-4 GPS.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S4300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.