Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S6300 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was released 3 years prior to the WG-30W which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S6300 scores vs the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Ricoh WG-30W. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6300 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S6300 versus the WG-30W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and WG-30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and WG-30W.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S6300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.