Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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-6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Announced February 2018
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon W300 versus Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the W300 grades against the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Ricoh WG-6
| W300 | WG-6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Nikon W300
| WG-6 | W300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2018 |  | May 2017 | Fresher by 8 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon W300 and Ricoh WG-6
| W300 | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 has got external 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) and the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Nikon W300 versus Ricoh WG-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the W300 against the WG-6.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and WG-6 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and WG-6.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older W300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon W300 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography advice
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (246 grams)
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Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography details
weather sealing
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
environment proof
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (246g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Nikon W300 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging highlights
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (246 grams)
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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix W300 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix W300 | Ricoh WG-6 |
| Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2017-05-31 | 2018-02-21 |
| 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | - | Flash on, flash off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840x2160 |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| GPS | Built-in | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 231 gr (0.51 pounds) | 246 gr (0.54 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 280 shots | 340 shots |
| Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $387 | $271 |