Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-4

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon L24 and Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L24 was introduced 4 years before the WG-4 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L24 scores vs the WG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L24 and Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L24 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L24 offers physical dimensions 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-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L24 and Ricoh WG-4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the L24 versus the WG-4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L24 and WG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and WG-4.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged L24 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.