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Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon P330 Comparison

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Ricoh WG-6

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

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12 MP | 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon P330 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh WG-6, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Nikon P330, which was introduced in March 2013 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch sensor. As you can see, P330 is 5 years older than WG-6. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P330 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840x2160 video resolution
  • 246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Nikon P330 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-03-04
  • 12MP - 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 24-120 mm F1.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in GPS
  • 200g. 103 x 58 x 32 mm
  • Replaced Nikon Coolpix P310 Compare

Nikon P330 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix P340. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix P340 vs Nikon Coolpix P330
Nikon Coolpix P340 vs Ricoh WG-6

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P330 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Nikon Coolpix P330
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 12 MP 66% more pixels
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 921k dots 12% higher resolution screen
Battery Life
340 shots vs 200 shots 140 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 120mm 20 mm longer tele reach
Max Aperture - Tele
5.50 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution
3840x2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video


Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P330 over Ricoh WG-6
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
Weight
200 g vs 246 g 46 g lighter
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage
6.5m vs 5.5m 1m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
3.46µm2 vs 1.39µm2 148% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon Coolpix P330
Image Stabilization
Digital only vs Optical 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
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon Coolpix P330
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
Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon P330: 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 Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P330 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Nikon P330 has external dimensions of 103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26″) and weighs 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P330. Nikon P330 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 15mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 1mm thinner than Ricoh WG-6.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon P330 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P330 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P330.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon P330 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P330 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P330.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon P330 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P330 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon P330 is significantly lighter (46g ) than the Ricoh WG-6 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Average
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Thickness Comparison

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WG-6
P330
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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P330'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.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon P330: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Nikon P330 has a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Ricoh WG-6's sensor provides 8MP more than Nikon P330's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the WG-6 and P330 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon P330 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P330 Cameras


As seen above, Nikon P330 has a 1.5x Larger sensor area than Ricoh WG-6. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon P330 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Nikon P330 features a 24-120 mm F1.8-5.6 5× zoom lens.

Nikon P330 has 4mm wider coverage than the Ricoh WG-6. At f1.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Ricoh WG-6 has 20mm longer reach than the Nikon P330. At f5.50, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6
P330
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

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WG-6
P330
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

WG-6
P330
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

WG-6
P330
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P330 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P330 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.

Ricoh WG-6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Nikon P330 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
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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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Nikon P330 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 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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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Nikon P330 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
120 mm Tele Lens
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Nikon P330 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
246g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
200g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon P330 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Built-in GPS
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon P330: 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 Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P330, 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 Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon P330 scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #72 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #512 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Nikon P330
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #45 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #455 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Nikon P330 scores higher than the Ricoh WG-6 thanks to its better general imaging quality, compact size and higher value for the money. On the other hand, Ricoh WG-6 has some extra features which may become a game changer if you have some specific requirements.
We recommend you to read our detailed Pro's and Con's section and see if any Pro of Ricoh WG-6 is a must-have for you. If not, choose the Nikon P330.

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Nikon P330 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Nikon Coolpix P330
Brand Ricoh Nikon
Announced 2018-02-21 2013-03-04
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/1.7-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area 28.07mm2 41.52mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 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 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 24-120 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F1.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range 1cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Digital only Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 6.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840x2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards Optional
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 200g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 103 x 58 x 32mm
Battery Life 340 shots 200 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 54
DxO Color Depth not tested 21.0
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 11.7
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 213
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