Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2014

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and WG-20 (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and WG-20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

The L19 was brought out 6 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the L19 matches up versus the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L19 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Ricoh WG-20
L19 | WG-20 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Nikon L19
WG-20 | L19 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 60 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L19 and Ricoh WG-20
L19 | WG-20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the L19 and the WG-20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and WG-20.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The L19 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh WG-20 will produce more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older L19 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L19 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L19 | Ricoh WG-20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-02-03 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lbs) | 164g (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 260 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $0 | $370 |