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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
91 Imaging
42 Features
44 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89 Imaging
47 Features
46 Overall
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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(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)
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

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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The W300 was released 8 months prior to the WG-6 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

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 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018May 2017Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon W300 and Ricoh WG-6

		

		

			
 W300 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).
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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.
Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon W300 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography advice
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 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
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 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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Street Comparison
Nikon W300 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
60
 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 Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon W300
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
49
 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
54
 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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Travel Comparison
Nikon W300 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography details
73
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
 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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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
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 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
56
 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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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon W300 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging highlights
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 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
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 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Ricoh WG-6
 Nikon Coolpix W300Ricoh 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