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Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Updated by Nikon L120
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
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Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon L110 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L110 was released 6 years before the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the L110 grades vs the WG-5 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 L110 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Nikon L110

 WG-5 GPS L110 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2010Fresher by 61 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 L110 WG-5 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 has outer measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L110 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the L110 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L110 and WG-5 GPS is 77 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L110 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older L110 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L110
Street photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L110
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography info
54
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than average (236g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
35
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging features
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average (236g)
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Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix L110Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-03 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406 grams (0.90 lb) 236 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $280 $500