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Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L22 was announced 5 years before the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L22 matches up versus the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 L22 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Nikon L22

 WG-4 GPS L22 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2010Fresher by 48 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 L22 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the L22 vs the WG-4 GPS.

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and WG-4 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and WG-4 GPS.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography highlights
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L22
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography highlights
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (235 grams)
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Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix L22Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-03 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lbs) 235 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $210