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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Updated by Nikon L110
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L100 was revealed 10 years prior to the WG-6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L100 matches up versus the WG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Ricoh WG-6

 L100 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Nikon L100

 WG-6 L100 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2009Fresher by 110 months
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Ricoh WG-6

 L100 WG-6 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L100 features exterior 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-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the L100 and the WG-6.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and WG-6 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and WG-6.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to show extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older L100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography information
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography details
49
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography highlights
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography factors
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
great battery life (340 shots)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (246g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
39
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
56
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
weather proofing
great battery life (340 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging highlights
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (246g)
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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Ricoh WG-6
 Nikon Coolpix L100Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-03 2018-02-21
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 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lb) 246 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $271