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Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L24 was revealed 4 years prior to the WG-20 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the L24 scores vs the WG-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Ricoh WG-20

 L24 WG-20 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Nikon L24

 WG-20 L24 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2011Newer by 36 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Ricoh WG-20

 L24 WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L24 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the L24 and the WG-20.

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and WG-20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and WG-20.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged L24 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
57
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L24
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
33
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging info
25
offers face detect focus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Ricoh WG-20
 Nikon Coolpix L24Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-02-09 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 220 images 260 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $119 $370