Nikon L20 vs Ricoh WG-30
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Nikon L20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2009
(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
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released October 2014

Nikon L20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon L20 versus Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The L20 was manufactured 6 years prior to the WG-30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the L20 scores versus the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon L20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L20 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Ricoh WG-30
L20 | WG-30 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Nikon L20
WG-30 | L20 | |||
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Released | October 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 69 months |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Ricoh WG-30
L20 | WG-30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon L20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L20 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Nikon L20 versus Ricoh WG-30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the L20 versus the WG-30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and WG-30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and WG-30.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to resolve more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older L20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L20 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L20 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Ricoh WG-30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2014-10-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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), 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 lb) | 192g (0.42 lb) |
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 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 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $120 | $428 |