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Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-50 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-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Nikon L22 and Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L22 was announced 8 years before the WG-50 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L22 scores versus the WG-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Ricoh WG-50

 L22 WG-50 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Nikon L22

 WG-50 L22 
IntroducedMay 2017February 2010More modern by 88 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Ricoh WG-50

 L22 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the L22 against the WG-50.

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and WG-50 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and WG-50.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged L22 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography advice
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Ricoh WG-50
 Nikon Coolpix L22Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Ricoh WG-50
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-03 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
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 form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $280