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Nikon L20 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon L20 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Released October 2010
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Nikon L20 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon L20 vs Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L20 was manufactured 20 months before the G700SE making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the L20 grades versus the G700SE when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Ricoh G700SE

 L20 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon L20

 G700SE L20 
ReleasedOctober 2010February 2009More modern by 20 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Ricoh G700SE

 L20 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon L20 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L20 has outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the L20 vs the G700SE.

Nikon L20 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and G700SE is 94 and 88 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L20 and G700SE.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh G700SE to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged L20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L20 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
manual focus
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
54
lighter than average (135 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography features
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography info
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography info
55
lighter than average (135g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (307g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
40
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 Vlogging details
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging details
24
lighter than average (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
23
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than average in class (307 grams)
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Nikon L20 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Coolpix L20Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L20 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-03 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
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) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 307 gr (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 ID 2 x AA DB-60
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $120 $0