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Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released February 2009
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and WG-30W (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was introduced 6 years prior to the WG-30W which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L19 grades against the WG-30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 L19 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Nikon L19

 WG-30W L19 
RevealedOctober 2014February 2009More modern by 69 months

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Ricoh WG-30W

 L19 WG-30W 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L19 and the WG-30W.

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L19 and WG-30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and WG-30W.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L19 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh WG-30W will deliver greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography highlights
18
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (8 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (130 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L19
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
57
lighter than competition (130g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (8MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Nikon Coolpix L19Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-03 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $280