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Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Superseded the Nikon L110
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L120 was announced 8 years before the WG-6 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the L120 scores vs the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Ricoh WG-6

 L120 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Nikon L120

 WG-6 L120 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2011More recent by 85 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-6

 L120 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L120 features external dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the L120 against the WG-6.

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and WG-6 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and WG-6.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to deliver greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older L120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography details
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L120
Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography highlights
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
good battery life (340 shots)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (246g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L120
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
40
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
56
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
weather sealing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging details
27
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (246 grams)
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Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-6
 Nikon Coolpix L120Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-02-09 2018-02-21
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 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 431 grams (0.95 lb) 246 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 340 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $271