Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L110 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L110 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
L110 | WG-5 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Nikon L110
WG-5 GPS | L110 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 61 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L110 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
L110 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L110 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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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 |