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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
74
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
Ricoh WG-5 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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon L810 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L810 grades against the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 L810 WG-5 GPS 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Nikon L810

 WG-5 GPS L810 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2012More modern by 36 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 L810 WG-5 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L810 enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the L810 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and WG-5 GPS is 74 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and WG-5 GPS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged L810 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography info
44
great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography factors
60
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (236 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography details
40
decently wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
27
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (236g)
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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix L810Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-01 2015-02-10
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.2fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430g (0.95 pounds) 236g (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $500