Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Let's look much closer at the Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L22 was brought out 5 years prior to the WG-30W which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L22 grades against the WG-30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L22 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the L22 compared to the WG-30W.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and WG-30W.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30W to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged L22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.