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Nikon L830 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon L830 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon L820
  • Successor is Nikon L840
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Nikon L830 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon L830 vs Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L830 was announced very close to the WG-20 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L830 grades against the WG-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Ricoh WG-20

 L830 WG-20 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Nikon L830

 WG-20 L830 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Ricoh WG-20

 L830 WG-20 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar age
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon L830 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L830 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the L830 against the WG-20.

Nikon L830 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L830 and WG-20 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L830 and WG-20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L830 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon L830 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography info
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography advice
53
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (508g)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
51
incredible zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (390 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography factors
58
great battery power (390 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (765mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (508g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography details
43
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (390 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (508 grams)
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon L830 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Ricoh WG-20
 Nikon Coolpix L830Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-07 2014-02-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 508 gr (1.12 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 390 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $370