Nikon L28 vs Ricoh G900

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon L28 vs Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the L28 (20MP) and the G900 (20MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L28 was introduced 6 years before the G900 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L28 scores against the G900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Ricoh G900. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L28 Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the L28 compared to the G900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and G900.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged L28 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.