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Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S5300 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was manufactured around the same time to the WG-4 GPS which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S5300 matches up vs the WG-4 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 S5300 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Nikon S5300

 WG-4 GPS S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 S5300 WG-4 GPS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2014Same generation
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S5300 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S5300 and the WG-4 GPS.

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you should always take the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (235 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging advice
35
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others in class (235g)
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Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-07 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138g (0.30 pounds) 235g (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 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 All around 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 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $210