Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced October 2014
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Below is a extensive comparison of the Nikon L28 and Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe L28 was brought out 20 months before the WG-30W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the L28 matches up vs the WG-30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L28 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Ricoh WG-30W
| L28 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Nikon L28
| WG-30W | L28 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2014 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 20 months |
Common features in the Nikon L28 and Ricoh WG-30W
| L28 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L28 features outer measurements 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 WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L28 and the WG-30W.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L28 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.
Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and WG-30W.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L28 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older L28 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L28 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L28 | Ricoh WG-30W |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2014-10-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| 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 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 164g (0.36 pounds) | 194g (0.43 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 | 280 photographs | 300 photographs |
| Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | - | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $90 | $280 |