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 P500 and Ricoh WG-20 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P500 has external dimensions of 116 x 84 x 10 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 4.06″) and weighs 494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz) (including batteries). Ricoh WG-20 has external dimensions of 114 x 58 x 28 mm (4.49 x 2.28 x 1.1″) and weighs 164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P500 and Ricoh WG-20. Ricoh WG-20 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 2mm narrower, 26mm shorter and 75mm thinner than Nikon P500.
Comparison image of Nikon P500 and Ricoh WG-20 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P500 and Ricoh WG-20.
Comparison image of Nikon P500 and Ricoh WG-20 Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P500 and Ricoh WG-20.
Top View Comparison image of Nikon P500 and Ricoh WG-20 Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh WG-20 is significantly lighter (330g ) than the Nikon P500 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon P500's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-20's 2.7" screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Nikon P500 LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Ricoh WG-20 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to P500.