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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Released May 2017
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon W300 and Ricoh G900, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W300 was brought out 8 months prior to the G900 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the W300 grades versus the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Ricoh G900

 W300 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Nikon W300

 G900 W300 
LaunchedFebruary 2018May 2017More recent by 8 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Ricoh G900

 W300 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 has external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Nikon W300 and Ricoh G900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the W300 against the G900.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W300 and G900 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and G900.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older W300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon W300
Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography advice
Ricoh G900 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography features
Ricoh G900 Sports photography features
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon W300
Travel photography with Ricoh G900
73
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
weather sealing
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than average (247g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon W300
Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
48
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon W300
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than average (247g)
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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Ricoh G900
 Nikon Coolpix W300Ricoh G900
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Ricoh G900
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2017-05-31 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
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
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS Built-in Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lb) 247 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 photographs 340 photographs
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $387 $752