Nikon L840 vs Ricoh WG-4

Here is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L840 vs Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L840 was revealed 13 months later than the WG-4 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the L840 scores vs the WG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L840 and Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L840 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L840 enjoys exterior measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L840 and the WG-4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and WG-4 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L840 and WG-4.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger L840 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.