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Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Announced February 2009
Ricoh WG-70
(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 February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and WG-70 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The L19 was brought out 12 years before the WG-70 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L19 grades against the WG-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Ricoh WG-70

 L19 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon L19

 WG-70 L19 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020February 2009More modern by 133 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Ricoh WG-70

 L19 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 provides outer dimensions 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-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the L19 against the WG-70.

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and WG-70 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and WG-70.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L19 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Ricoh WG-70 will deliver more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography info
18
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
42
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
54
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography highlights
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography advice
57
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
48
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Ricoh WG-70
 Nikon Coolpix L19Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L19 Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-03 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 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 130g (0.29 lbs) 193g (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 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 - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $280