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Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-80 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-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2022
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-70
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Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L28 was announced 10 years prior to the WG-80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L28 scores against the WG-80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Ricoh WG-80

 L28 WG-80 
Display dimensions3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Nikon L28

 WG-80 L28 
IntroducedMay 2022January 2013Newer by 113 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Ricoh WG-80

 L28 WG-80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the L28 versus the WG-80.

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L28 and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and WG-80.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L28 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged L28 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography factors
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good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Ricoh WG-80
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography information
38
good megapixels (20MP)
great battery (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography highlights
74
great battery (280 shots)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography info
47
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
44
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L28
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-80
29
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon L28 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Ricoh WG-80
 Nikon Coolpix L28Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Ricoh WG-80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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
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)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.70"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical 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 shots 300 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $90 $300