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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
74
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(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
  • Released February 2012
  • Newer Model is Nikon L820
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was unveiled 7 years prior to the WG-6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the L810 grades vs the WG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Ricoh WG-6

 L810 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Nikon L810

 WG-6 L810 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2012Fresher by 73 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Ricoh WG-6

 L810 WG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 enjoys physical 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) and the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the L810 compared to the WG-6.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and WG-6 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and WG-6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older L810 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography features
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography advice
44
long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
max fps low (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography information
60
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
environment sealing
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (246 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography features
40
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
56
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others in class (246g)
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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Ricoh WG-6
 Nikon Coolpix L810Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-02-01 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 gr (0.95 pounds) 246 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 340 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $280 $271