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Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2017
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Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon L120 versus Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L120 was brought out 7 years earlier than the WG-50 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the L120 matches up vs the WG-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Ricoh WG-50

 L120 WG-50 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Nikon L120

 WG-50 L120 
RevealedMay 2017February 2011More modern by 76 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-50

 L120 WG-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Nikon L120 versus Ricoh WG-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L120 compared to the WG-50.

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and WG-50 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L120 and WG-50.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-50 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L120 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L120
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Travel photography camera
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-50
 Nikon Coolpix L120Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Ricoh WG-50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-09 2017-05-24
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 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
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 431g (0.95 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 300 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $280