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Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Replaced the Nikon L100
  • Successor is Nikon L120
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

The following is a extended review of the Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L110 was brought out 5 years before the WG-30W which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L110 matches up versus the WG-30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 L110 WG-30W 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Nikon L110

 WG-30W L110 
LaunchedOctober 2014February 2010Newer by 56 months

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Ricoh WG-30W

 L110 WG-30W 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L110 has physical measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the L110 versus the WG-30W.

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and WG-30W is 77 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L110 and WG-30W.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged L110 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L110
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L110
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
54
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
35
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Nikon Coolpix L110Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Ricoh WG-30W
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-03 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 13.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406g (0.90 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $280