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Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Nikon L28
(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
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Announced February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the L28 (20MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L28 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the WG-6 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L28 matches up against the WG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Ricoh WG-6

 L28 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Nikon L28

 WG-6 L28 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2013More modern by 61 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Ricoh WG-6

 L28 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the L28 versus the WG-6.

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and WG-6 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and WG-6.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged L28 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography factors
38
good megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery power (280 shots)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
70
great battery life (340 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography advice
47
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
56
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
weather proof
great battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (246 grams)
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Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Ricoh WG-6
 Nikon Coolpix L28Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Ricoh WG-6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 pounds) 246g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 pictures 340 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $90 $271