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Nikon L24 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
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Nikon L24 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon L24 vs Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L24 was announced 8 years prior to the G900 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L24 grades versus the G900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Ricoh G900

 L24 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Nikon L24

 G900 L24 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2011Newer by 85 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Ricoh G900

 L24 G900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L24 vs Ricoh G900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L24 and the G900.

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and G900.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh G900 to give you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged L24 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography info
Ricoh G900 Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
26
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Travel photography highlights
57
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
better than average battery (340 shots)
weather proofing
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (247g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography information
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography information
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging information
Ricoh G900 Vlogging information
25
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Nikon L24 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Ricoh G900
 Nikon Coolpix L24Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Ricoh G900
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-09 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 220 images 340 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $119 $752