Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
- Revealed May 2017
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2014
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In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe W300 was brought out 3 years later than the WG-20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the W300 matches up vs the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Ricoh WG-20
| W300 | WG-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2017 |  | February 2014 | More recent by 41 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Nikon W300
| WG-20 | W300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon W300 and Ricoh WG-20
| W300 | WG-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 has external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the W300 and the WG-20.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W300 and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and WG-20.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon W300 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher W300 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix W300 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix W300 | Ricoh WG-20 |
| Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2017-05-31 | 2014-02-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | - | CCD |
| 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 231 grams (0.51 lb) | 164 grams (0.36 lb) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 shots | 260 shots |
| Battery form | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $387 | $370 |