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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Renewed by Nikon L110
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon L100 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was unveiled 6 years prior to the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L100 grades vs the WG-4 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 L100 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Nikon L100

 WG-4 GPS L100 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009Newer by 60 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 L100 WG-4 GPS 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L100 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L100 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the L100 against the WG-4 GPS.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L100 and WG-4 GPS is 79 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L100
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L100
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography information
55
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (235 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
39
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging info
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (235g)
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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix L100Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $210