Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L810 and Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was announced 3 years before the WG-30W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L810 matches up vs the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L810 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 provides external dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Nikon L810 and Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the L810 compared to the WG-30W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and WG-30W is 74 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and WG-30W.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The older L810 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.