Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-6

Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon L24 versus Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L24 was revealed 8 years earlier than the WG-6 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L24 matches up against the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L24 & Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are available at Nikon L24 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L24 provides outside 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-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L24 versus Ricoh WG-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the L24 versus the WG-6.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and WG-6 is 93 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and WG-6.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged L24 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.