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Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • Revealed October 2014
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Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon L22 and Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L22 was launched 5 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the L22 grades versus the WG-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Ricoh WG-30

 L22 WG-30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Nikon L22

 WG-30 L22 
RevealedOctober 2014February 2010Fresher by 56 months

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Ricoh WG-30

 L22 WG-30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L22 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L22 and Ricoh WG-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the L22 and the WG-30.

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and WG-30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older L22 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L22
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography features
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L22
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L22
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Ricoh WG-30
 Nikon Coolpix L22Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Ricoh WG-30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-03 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 183 gr (0.40 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" 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 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $428