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Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
  • Released February 2010
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released May 2022
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-70
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Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L22 was introduced 13 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the L22 grades vs the WG-80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Ricoh WG-80

 L22 WG-80 
Screen size3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Nikon L22

 WG-80 L22 
ReleasedMay 2022February 2010More recent by 149 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Ricoh WG-80

 L22 WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L22 offers physical 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) while the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the L22 and the WG-80.

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L22 and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and WG-80.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-80 to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography info
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Ricoh WG-80
 Nikon Coolpix L22Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Ricoh WG-80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-03 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias 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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.70 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro On, off
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183g (0.40 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical 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 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 - 300 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $300