Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-30
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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Introduced May 2017
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced October 2014
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Ricoh WG-30
| W300 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2017 |  | October 2014 | More recent by 33 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Nikon W300
| WG-30 | W300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon W300 and Ricoh WG-30
| W300 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix W300 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix W300 | Ricoh WG-30 |
| Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2017-05-31 | 2014-10-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | - | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | - | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 231g (0.51 lb) | 192g (0.42 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 300 photographs |
| Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $387 | $428 |
