Nikon L610 vs Ricoh WG-30W

The following is a complete review of the Nikon L610 and Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L610 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WG-30W which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the L610 scores against the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Ricoh WG-30W. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L610 comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L610 and Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L610 and the WG-30W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and WG-30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and WG-30W.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged L610 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.