Nikon W300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below, we are looking at the Nikon W300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the W300 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor size.

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The W300 was revealed 5 years after the GR Digital IV which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the W300 matches up against the GR Digital IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are available at Nikon W300 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon W300 features outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Nikon W300 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the W300 against the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and GR Digital IV is 91 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The W300 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Nikon W300 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher W300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.