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Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Nikon L110
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon L120 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L120 was manufactured 4 years before the WG-4 GPS which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the L120 grades vs the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 L120 WG-4 GPS 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Nikon L120

 WG-4 GPS L120 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2011More modern by 36 months
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 L120 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L120 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L120 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the L120 and the WG-4 GPS.

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and WG-4 GPS is 75 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L120
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography details
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L120
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 shots)
more heavy than competitors (235g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography factors
40
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (235 grams)
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Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix L120Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-02-09 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 431 grams (0.95 lb) 235 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 330 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $210