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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Launched May 2017
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
Photography Glossary

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W300 was brought out 3 years prior to the WG-70 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the W300 matches up versus the WG-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Ricoh WG-70

 W300 WG-70 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon W300

 WG-70 W300 
ReleasedFebruary 2020May 2017Newer by 32 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Ricoh WG-70

 W300 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the W300 compared to the WG-70.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and WG-70.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged W300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon W300
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
36
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon W300
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography information
48
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Ricoh WG-70
 Nikon Coolpix W300Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Ricoh WG-70
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2017-05-31 2020-02-04
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - On, off
External flash
AEB
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $387 $280