Clicky

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon L820
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2022
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-70
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon L810 and Ricoh WG-80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The L810 was released 11 years prior to the WG-80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the L810 grades against the WG-80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Ricoh WG-80

 L810 WG-80 
Display dimension3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Nikon L810

 WG-80 L810 
LaunchedMay 2022February 2012Newer by 125 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Ricoh WG-80

 L810 WG-80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 offers external dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L810 and Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the L810 compared to the WG-80.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and WG-80 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and WG-80.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged L810 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-80
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography features
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-80
44
great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography advice
60
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-80
41
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
44
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.70")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging factors
27
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic jack
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Ricoh WG-80
 Nikon Coolpix L810Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Ricoh WG-80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-01 2022-05-19
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.70"
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430g (0.95 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $280 $300