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Nikon L26 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh WG-6 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 WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon L26 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon L26 and Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L26 was launched 7 years prior to the WG-6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L26 scores vs the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Ricoh WG-6

 L26 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Nikon L26

 WG-6 L26 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2012Fresher by 73 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Ricoh WG-6

 L26 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L26 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L26 and Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the L26 vs the WG-6.

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L26 and WG-6 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and WG-6.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older L26 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography details
27
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography highlights
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
better than average battery (340 shots)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (246g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography factors
37
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (26mm)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (246 grams)
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Nikon L26 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Ricoh WG-6
 Nikon Coolpix L26Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Ricoh WG-6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-01 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 pounds) 246g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 340 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $70 $271