Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-4

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L120 was unveiled 4 years before the WG-4 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the L120 matches up vs the WG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are available at Nikon L120 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L120 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the L120 versus the WG-4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and WG-4 is 75 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and WG-4.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older L120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.