Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon W300 and Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W300 was launched 2 years after the WG-30W which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the W300 grades vs the WG-30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Ricoh WG-30W. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon W300 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon W300 provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon W300 and Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the W300 compared to the WG-30W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and WG-30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and WG-30W.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher W300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.