Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-4

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon L28 and Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was announced 12 months before the WG-4 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L28 grades against the WG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L28 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Nikon L28 and Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the L28 versus the WG-4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and WG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L28 and WG-4.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged L28 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.