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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon W300 and Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W300 was manufactured 6 years after the G700SE which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the W300 scores vs the G700SE with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Ricoh G700SE

 W300 G700SE 
AnnouncedMay 2017October 2010Newer by 81 months
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon W300

 G700SE W300 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Ricoh G700SE

 W300 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 features outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the W300 compared to the G700SE.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and G700SE is 91 and 88 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and G700SE.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon W300 to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent W300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography details
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography details
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
focusing manually
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography info
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
weather proof
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography details
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
73
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (307g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
48
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging advice
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
23
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (307g)
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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Coolpix W300Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Ricoh G700SE
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2017-05-31 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 307 gr (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL12 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $387 $0