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Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L24 was released 7 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L24 grades vs the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Ricoh WG-50

 L24 WG-50 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Nikon L24

 WG-50 L24 
LaunchedMay 2017February 2011More recent by 76 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Ricoh WG-50

 L24 WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L24 has outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the L24 versus the WG-50.

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and WG-50 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and WG-50.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older L24 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L24
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography information
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L24
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L24
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
57
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L24
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
33
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging info
25
offers face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Ricoh WG-50
 Nikon Coolpix L24Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Ricoh WG-50
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-02-09 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech 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 rate 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
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
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $119 $280