Nikon L21 vs Ricoh WG-50

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon L21 vs Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L21 was brought out 8 years prior to the WG-50 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L21 matches up against the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L21 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon L21 provides external measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L21 vs Ricoh WG-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the L21 compared to the WG-50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and WG-50 is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and WG-50.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to offer you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older L21 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.