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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Comparison

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Nikon P300

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-4

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Nikon P300, which was introduced in May 2011 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Ricoh WG-4, which was introduced in February 2014 is a Waterproof camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, P300 is 3 years older than WG-4. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-4 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P300 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-05-31
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • 24-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 7 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • 189g. 103 x 58 x 32 mm

Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-02-05
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 230g. 124 x 64 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Nikon P300 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix P310. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Nikon Coolpix P300
Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Ricoh WG-4

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-4 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P300 over Ricoh WG-4
LCD Screen Resolution
922k dots vs 460k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
7.0fps vs 2.0fps 5 fps faster
Weight
189 g vs 230 g 41 g lighter
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Optical Zoom
4.2× vs 4× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 2.00 faster lens at wide
Sensor Pixel Area
2.34µm2 vs 1.76µm2 32% larger pixel area


Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-4 over Nikon Coolpix P300
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Flash Coverage
10.0m vs 6.5m 3.5m longer range
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Ricoh WG-4
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Ricoh WG-4
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-4 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P300 has external dimensions of 103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26″) and weighs 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz) (including batteries). Ricoh WG-4 has external dimensions of 124 x 64 x 33 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 1.3″) and weighs 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-4. Nikon P300 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 21mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 1mm thinner than Ricoh WG-4.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-4 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-4.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-4 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-4.
Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-4 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon P300 is significantly lighter (41g ) than the Ricoh WG-4 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

P300
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Max
Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

P300
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Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-4's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4: Sensor Comparison

Nikon P300 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Ricoh WG-4 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the P300 and WG-4 sensor size comparison.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-4 Cameras


Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-4 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Nikon P300 has 32% larger pixel area compared to Ricoh WG-4, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P300 features a 24-100 mm F1.8-4.9 4.2× zoom lens whereas Ricoh WG-4 features a 25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 4× zoom lens.

Nikon P300 has 1mm wider coverage than the Ricoh WG-4. At f1.80, it is also faster at widest end. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 100mm and have the same max aperture of f4.90 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

P300
WG-4
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

P300
WG-4
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

P300
WG-4
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

P300
WG-4
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-4 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-4 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon P300 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Ricoh WG-4 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon P300 for Street Photography

GOOD

Ricoh WG-4 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon P300 for Sports Photography

POOR

Ricoh WG-4 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Nikon P300 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Ricoh WG-4 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
189g
4.2X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
230g
Environmental Sealings
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon P300 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Ricoh WG-4 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh WG-4: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-4, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon P300 and Ricoh WG-4 scores compare:

Nikon P300
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #177 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #732 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Ricoh WG-4
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #61 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #494 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Ricoh WG-4 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon P300 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Nikon P300. Otherwise, Ricoh WG-4 is the better camera overall.

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Ricoh WG-4 vs Nikon P300 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix P300 Ricoh WG-4
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Announced 2011-05-31 2014-02-05
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 160 ISO 125 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-100 mm (4.2×) 25-100 mm (4×)
Max Aperture F1.8-4.9 F2.0-4.9
Macro Focus Range 3cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 2.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 189g 230g
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm 124 x 64 x 33mm
Battery Life 240 shots 240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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