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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon L820
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon L810 versus Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L810 was unveiled 9 years before the WG-70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L810 matches up versus the WG-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Ricoh WG-70

 L810 WG-70 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon L810

 WG-70 L810 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020February 2012Fresher by 97 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Ricoh WG-70

 L810 WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L810 and the WG-70.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and WG-70 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and WG-70.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older L810 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
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good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
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decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Ricoh WG-70
 Nikon Coolpix L810Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-01 2020-02-04
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 shots 300 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $280