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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Successor is Nikon L110
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Nikon L100 and Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was unveiled 6 years prior to the WG-20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L100 grades versus the WG-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Ricoh WG-20

 L100 WG-20 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Nikon L100

 WG-20 L100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Ricoh WG-20

 L100 WG-20 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L100 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the L100 vs the WG-20.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and WG-20 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and WG-20.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older L100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L100
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography information
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography advice
39
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging information
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Ricoh WG-20
 Nikon Coolpix L100Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Ricoh WG-20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-03 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $370