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Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-20 Comparison

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Nikon L120

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Ricoh WG-20

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Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-20 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Nikon L120, which was introduced in February 2011 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Ricoh WG-20, which was introduced in February 2014 is a Waterproof camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, L120 is 3 years older than WG-20. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-20 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon L120 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-02-09
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 25-525 mm F3.1-5.8 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 431g. 110 x 77 x 78 mm
  • Replaced Nikon Coolpix L110 Compare

Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-02-05
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 164g. 114 x 58 x 28 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-20 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix L120 over Ricoh WG-20
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1500s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
330 shots vs 260 shots 70 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 28mm 3 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
525mm vs 140mm 385 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
21× vs 5× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.10 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage
6.0m vs 4.0m 2m longer range


Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-20 over Nikon Coolpix L120
Weight
164 g vs 431 g 267 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Tele
5.50 vs 5.80 faster lens at tele
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix L120 and Ricoh WG-20
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Digital only Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix L120 and Ricoh WG-20
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" Small display
Continuous Shooting
1.0fps vs 1.0fps Slow shooting speeds
Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-20: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-20 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon L120 has external dimensions of 110 x 77 x 78 mm (4.33 x 3.03 x 3.07″) and weighs 431 g (0.95 lb / 15.20 oz) (including batteries). Ricoh WG-20 has external dimensions of 114 x 58 x 28 mm (4.49 x 2.28 x 1.1″) and weighs 164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-20. Ricoh WG-20 is 19mm shorter and 50mm thinner than Nikon L120 but it is also 4mm wider.

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-20 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-20 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-20.

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-20 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-20 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-20.
Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-20 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-20 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh WG-20 is significantly lighter (267g ) than the Nikon L120 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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L120
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

L120
WG-20
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon L120's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-20's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-20: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-20 have 1/2.3-inch sized 14.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the L120 and WG-20 sensor size comparison.

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-20 Cameras


Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-20 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-20 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon L120 features a 25-525 mm F3.1-5.8 21× zoom lens whereas Ricoh WG-20 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5× zoom lens.

Nikon L120 has 3mm wider coverage than the Ricoh WG-20. At f3.10, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon L120 has 385mm longer reach than the Ricoh WG-20. However, with a max aperture of f5.50, Ricoh WG-20 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

L120
WG-20
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

L120
WG-20
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

L120
WG-20
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

L120
WG-20
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-20 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-20 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon L120 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Ricoh WG-20 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon L120 for Street Photography

GOOD

Ricoh WG-20 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon L120 for Sports Photography

POOR

Ricoh WG-20 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
525 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 260 shots
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Nikon L120 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Ricoh WG-20 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
21.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
431g
Body Thickness 78mm
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Compact Body
164g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon L120 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Ricoh WG-20 for Landscape Photography

POOR
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Nikon L120 vs Ricoh WG-20: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-20, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon L120 and Ricoh WG-20 scores compare:

Nikon L120
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #216 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #792 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Ricoh WG-20
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #148 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #661 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Ricoh WG-20 has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon L120 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Ricoh WG-20 vs Nikon L120 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix L120 Ricoh WG-20
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Announced 2011-02-09 2014-02-05
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-525 mm (21×) 28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F3.1-5.8 F3.5-5.5
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 2.7"
Resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/1500s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Digital only
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 1.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 431g 164g
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm 114 x 58 x 28mm
Battery Life 330 shots 260 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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