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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Replacement is Nikon L110
Ricoh WG-70
(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 February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
Photography Glossary

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was unveiled 12 years earlier than the WG-70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the L100 matches up vs the WG-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Ricoh WG-70

 L100 WG-70 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon L100

 WG-70 L100 
RevealedFebruary 2020February 2009More modern by 133 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Ricoh WG-70

 L100 WG-70 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor 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") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the L100 and the WG-70.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L100 and WG-70 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and WG-70.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to provide greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
25
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography advice
32
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L100
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L100
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
38
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Ricoh WG-70
 Nikon Coolpix L100Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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 range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360g (0.79 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
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 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 - 300 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $399 $280