Nikon L19 vs Ricoh WG-M1

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon L19 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The L19 was unveiled 6 years before the WG-M1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L19 scores vs the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L19 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L19 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the L19 versus the WG-M1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L19 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and WG-M1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L19 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Ricoh WG-M1 will show more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged L19 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.