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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Refreshed by Nikon L110
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-6
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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L100 was unveiled 7 years prior to the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the L100 grades against the WG-5 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 L100 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Nikon L100

 WG-5 GPS L100 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2009More modern by 73 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 L100 WG-5 GPS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L100 features external measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the L100 vs the WG-5 GPS.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L100 and WG-5 GPS is 79 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and WG-5 GPS.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to show more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
25
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
32
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography information
55
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (236g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
38
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging information
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others in class (236 grams)
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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix L100Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2015-02-10
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lb) 236 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $399 $500