Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-70

Lets look closer at the Nikon L28 versus Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L28 was manufactured 8 years before the WG-70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L28 matches up vs the WG-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L28 & Ricoh WG-70. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L28 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the L28 and the WG-70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L28 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and WG-70.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L28 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older L28 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.