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Nikon L26 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2012
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Nikon L26 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon L26 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the L26 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L26 was unveiled 5 months later than the GR Digital IV which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L26 matches up against the GR Digital IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 L26 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Nikon L26

 GR Digital IV L26 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 L26 GR Digital IV 
ReleasedFebruary 2012September 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the L26 versus the GR Digital IV.

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L26 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L26 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Nikon L26 will deliver greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L26
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L26
Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L26
Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
27
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
can't change focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography highlights
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
better than average battery (390 shots)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f1.9)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L26
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
37
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging info
28
decently wide (26mm)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
29
very good max aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon L26 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Nikon Coolpix L26Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/1.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 images 390 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA DB65
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $70 $599