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Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-5 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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-6
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Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was announced 6 years prior to the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L22 scores versus the WG-5 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 L22 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Nikon L22

 WG-5 GPS L22 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2010More recent by 61 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 L22 WG-5 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 provides exterior dimensions 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-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the L22 and the WG-5 GPS.

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and WG-5 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and WG-5 GPS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography information
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than average (236g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography features
27
good sized screen (3 inches)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average (236g)
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Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix L22Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-03 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (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 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 lbs) 236g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $500