Nikon L26 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Nikon L26 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Launched September 2014
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Below, we are evaluating the Nikon L26 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe L26 was launched 3 years prior to the WG-M1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L26 matches up against the WG-M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L26 & Ricoh WG-M1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L26 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| L26 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Nikon L26
| WG-M1 | L26 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 31 months |
Common features in the Nikon L26 and Ricoh WG-M1
| L26 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Nikon L26 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L26 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the L26 and the WG-M1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L26 and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Nikon L26 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and WG-M1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L26 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older L26 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon L26 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L26 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L26 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2012-02-01 | 2014-09-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | (1×) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 1.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | - |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 | 164 grams (0.36 pounds) | 190 grams (0.42 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| 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 | 200 photos | 350 photos |
| Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $70 | $2,000 |
