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Nikon L32 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon L32 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon L32 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon L32 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L32 was manufactured 12 months after the WG-4 GPS so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L32 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L32 grades against the WG-4 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 L32 WG-4 GPS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2014More modern by 12 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Nikon L32

 WG-4 GPS L32 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 L32 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon L32 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L32 has physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Nikon L32 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the L32 vs the WG-4 GPS.

Nikon L32 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and WG-4 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon L32 to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer L32 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L32 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
39
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (164 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography information
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (320 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery pack (320 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than competitors (235 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
48
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
great battery pack (320 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging highlights
66
reasonably wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (164 grams)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (235g)
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Nikon L32 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix L32Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2015-01-14 2014-02-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 235 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $120 $210