Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-30

Below is a extended assessment of the Nikon W300 and Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W300 was launched 2 years later than the WG-30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the W300 matches up against the WG-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are available at Nikon W300 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 provides outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the W300 against the WG-30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W300 and WG-30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and WG-30.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger W300 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.