Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
- Launched February 2012
- Replacement is Nikon L820
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released February 2014
- Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Photography Glossary Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon L810 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the L810 grades vs the WG-4 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L810 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
| L810 | WG-4 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Nikon L810
| WG-4 GPS | L810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 24 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
| L810 | WG-4 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 provides outer measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Nikon L810 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the L810 versus the WG-4 GPS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and WG-4 GPS is 74 and 90 respectively.
Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and WG-4 GPS.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files however you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged L810 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Nikon L810 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography highlights
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
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Nikon L810 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography details
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Nikon L810 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography info
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (235g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Nikon L810 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L810 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2012-02-01 | 2014-02-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-585mm (25.4x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.2 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 430 grams (0.95 pounds) | 235 grams (0.52 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 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 | 300 photographs | 240 photographs |
| Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $280 | $210 |
