Nikon L610 vs Ricoh WG-20

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon L610 vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L610 was released 18 months before the WG-20 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L610 scores vs the WG-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L610 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L610 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L610 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the L610 vs the WG-20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and WG-20 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and WG-20.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L610 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older L610 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.