Nikon S9300 vs Ricoh WG-4

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon S9300 vs Ricoh WG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was introduced 18 months before the WG-4 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S9300 scores against the WG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9300 has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S9300 and the WG-4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and WG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and WG-4.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files but you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S9300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.