Nikon D3400 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon D3400 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the D3400 (APS-C) and WG-30W (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The D3400 was revealed 23 months after the WG-30W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D3400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D3400 scores vs the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3400 and Ricoh WG-30W. The full galleries are available at Nikon D3400 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D3400 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Nikon D3400 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the D3400 compared to the WG-30W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D3400 and WG-30W is 70 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D3400 and WG-30W.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D3400 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D3400 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern D3400 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.