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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Updated by Nikon L110
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2017
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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was launched 9 years before the WG-50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L100 grades versus the WG-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Ricoh WG-50

 L100 WG-50 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Nikon L100

 WG-50 L100 
RevealedMay 2017February 2009More modern by 101 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Ricoh WG-50

 L100 WG-50 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the L100 and the WG-50.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and WG-50 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and WG-50.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography features
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L100
Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography advice
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography information
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
39
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging features
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Ricoh WG-50
 Nikon Coolpix L100Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Ricoh WG-50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2017-05-24
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off On, off
External flash
Auto exposure 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360g (0.79 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $280