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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
  • Launched May 2017
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W300 was brought out 3 years later than the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the W300 grades versus the WG-4 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 W300 WG-4 GPS 
RevealedMay 2017February 2014Fresher by 41 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Nikon W300

 WG-4 GPS W300 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 W300 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 comes with exterior 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-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the W300 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W300 and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern W300 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography advice
73
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
48
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon W300
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix W300Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2017-05-31 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support 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 range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 235 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical 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 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 photos 240 photos
Type of battery 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 recording
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $387 $210