Nikon L20 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Nikon L20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(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
- Launched 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
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2020
- Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Lets look closer at the Nikon L20 vs Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe L20 was released 12 years before the WG-70 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L20 grades vs the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L20 & Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L20 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Ricoh WG-70
| L20 | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon L20
| WG-70 | L20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2020 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 133 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Ricoh WG-70
| L20 | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Nikon L20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L20 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the L20 and the WG-70.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L20 and WG-70 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Nikon L20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and WG-70.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged L20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon L20 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L20 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Ricoh WG-70 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2020-02-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | On, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 135 gr (0.30 pounds) | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) |
| 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 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 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $120 | $280 |