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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

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

Photography Glossary

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).
Check out the Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
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 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