Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L110 & Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L110 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Ricoh WG-30W
L110 | WG-30W | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Nikon L110
WG-30W | L110 | |||
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Launched | October 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 56 months |
Common features in the Nikon L110 and Ricoh WG-30W
L110 | WG-30W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-30W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L110 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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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 |