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Nikon D3300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
69
Imaging
66
Features
72
Overall
68
Nikon D3300 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Nikon D3300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon D3200
  • Later Model is Nikon D3400
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-6
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Nikon D3300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon D3300 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the D3300 (APS-C) and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The D3300 was unveiled 9 months before the WG-5 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D3300 grades vs the WG-5 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 D3300 WG-5 GPS 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Nikon D3300

 WG-5 GPS D3300 
IntroducedFebruary 2015April 2014Fresher by 9 months

Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 D3300 WG-5 GPS 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon D3300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D3300 has external dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D3300 and the WG-5 GPS.

Nikon D3300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D3300 and WG-5 GPS is 69 and 90 respectively.

Nikon D3300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D3300 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D3300 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D3300 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older D3300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D3300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3300 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography information
79
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
41
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (430 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
68
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (700 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
67
great battery (700 CIPA)
lighter than others (430 grams)
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
69
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (236g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3300 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography details
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
great battery (700 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
33
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
lighter than others (430 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (236g)
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Nikon D3300 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3300 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Nikon D3300Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon D3300 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Class Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2014-04-21 2015-02-10
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lb) 236 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1385 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14a D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $500