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Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(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
  • Launched February 2009
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2017
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Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and WG-50 (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and WG-50 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The L19 was announced 9 years before the WG-50 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L19 grades vs the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Ricoh WG-50

 L19 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Nikon L19

 WG-50 L19 
AnnouncedMay 2017February 2009More modern by 101 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Ricoh WG-50

 L19 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the L19 vs the WG-50.

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and WG-50 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L19 and WG-50.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The L19 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Ricoh WG-50 will give you greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography information
18
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
41
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others in class (130g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L19
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography factors
57
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (8 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
21
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Ricoh WG-50
 Nikon Coolpix L19Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Ricoh WG-50
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-03 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $280