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Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Released February 2010
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon L22 and Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L22 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WG-M1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L22 matches up vs the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 L22 WG-M1 
Display size3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon L22

 WG-M1 L22 
RevealedSeptember 2014February 2010Newer by 56 months

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Ricoh WG-M1

 L22 WG-M1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L22 provides external dimensions 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-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the L22 versus the WG-M1.

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and WG-M1.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L22
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proof
good battery (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L22
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
good battery (350 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography factors
27
screen is a good size (3")
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proof
good battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon L22 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Nikon Coolpix L22Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-03 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) (1×)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA DB-65
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $2,000