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Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-30 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-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L24 was introduced 4 years prior to the WG-30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the L24 matches up against the WG-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Ricoh WG-30

 L24 WG-30 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Nikon L24

 WG-30 L24 
ReleasedOctober 2014February 2011Newer by 44 months

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Ricoh WG-30

 L24 WG-30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the L24 against the WG-30.

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and WG-30.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged L24 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography info
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography highlights
26
MP count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
57
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography factors
33
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging details
25
includes face detect focus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Ricoh WG-30
 Nikon Coolpix L24Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Ricoh WG-30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-02-09 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 192 grams (0.42 lb)
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 220 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $119 $428