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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(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
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon W300 and Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W300 was manufactured 3 years later than the WG-4 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the W300 scores versus the WG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Ricoh WG-4

 W300 WG-4 
AnnouncedMay 2017February 2014More recent by 41 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Nikon W300

 WG-4 W300 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Ricoh WG-4

 W300 WG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon W300 has got physical measurements 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 WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Nikon W300 and Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the W300 vs the WG-4.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W300 and WG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and WG-4.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer W300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography features
36
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography info
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography factors
73
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography advice
48
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Ricoh WG-4
 Nikon Coolpix W300Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Ricoh WG-4
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2017-05-31 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE 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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 240 photographs
Battery style 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
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $387 $330