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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Later Model is Nikon L110
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Released September 2014
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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon L100 and Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was brought out 6 years prior to the WG-M1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the L100 grades vs the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 L100 WG-M1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon L100

 WG-M1 L100 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2009Newer by 68 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Ricoh WG-M1

 L100 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon L100 features outer measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the L100 and the WG-M1.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and WG-M1 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and WG-M1.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography details
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography details
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography details
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
great battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
39
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
great battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging info
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Nikon Coolpix L100Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-03 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 1.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 360 grams (0.79 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA DB-65
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $2,000