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Nikon L21 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon L21 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon L21 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon L21 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L21 was introduced 5 years prior to the WG-4 GPS which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L21 scores against the WG-4 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 L21 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Nikon L21

 WG-4 GPS L21 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2010More modern by 48 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 L21 WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon L21 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L21 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L21 vs the WG-4 GPS.

Nikon L21 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and WG-4 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L21 and WG-4 GPS.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged L21 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L21 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography factors
18
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography info
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography details
15
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (235g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography factors
21
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than average in class (235g)
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Nikon L21 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix L21Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L21 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-03 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 grams (0.37 lb) 235 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 240 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $210