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Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2012
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 S4300 WG-4 GPS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Nikon S4300

 WG-4 GPS S4300 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 24 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 S4300 WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

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

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4300
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (2.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4300
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
features touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 shots)
heavier than others in class (235g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4300
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (235 grams)
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Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-01 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lb) 235 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $210