Nikon S9300 vs Ricoh WG-50

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon S9300 versus Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S9300 scores vs the WG-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 has got outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Nikon S9300 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S9300 versus the WG-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and WG-50 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9300 and WG-50.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The older S9300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.