Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon S4300 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was introduced 4 years prior to the WG-5 GPS which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S4300 matches up vs the WG-5 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S4300 and the WG-5 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and WG-5 GPS.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images but you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S4300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.