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Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
Ricoh WG-70
(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 February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon L24 versus Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L24 was revealed 10 years prior to the WG-70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the L24 grades versus the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Ricoh WG-70

 L24 WG-70 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon L24

 WG-70 L24 
LaunchedFebruary 2020February 2011More recent by 109 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Ricoh WG-70

 L24 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L24 features external 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) and the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L24 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the L24 and the WG-70.

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L24 and WG-70.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older L24 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L24
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography details
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography info
57
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography advice
33
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging factors
25
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Nikon L24 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Ricoh WG-70
 Nikon Coolpix L24Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-09 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye On, off
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 193 grams (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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $280