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Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Nikon L100
  • Newer Model is Nikon L120
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L110 and Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L110 was launched 5 years earlier than the WG-4 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L110 grades vs the WG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Ricoh WG-4

 L110 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Nikon L110

 WG-4 L110 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2010More modern by 48 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Ricoh WG-4

 L110 WG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 offers physical measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L110 and Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the L110 against the WG-4.

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and WG-4 is 77 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L110 and WG-4.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged L110 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L110
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L110
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography info
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L110
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography details
35
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L110
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
36
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Ricoh WG-4
 Nikon Coolpix L110Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Ricoh WG-4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-03 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 13.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $330