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Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon L110 Comparison

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20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon L110 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Ricoh WG-6, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3 sensor whereas Nikon L110, which was introduced in February 2010 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, L110 is 8 years older than WG-6. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon L110 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 246g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body
  • Replaced Ricoh WG-5 GPS Compare

Nikon L110 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-02-03
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 1600 ( expands to 6400)
  • 28-420 mm F3.5-5.4 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 13.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 406g. 109 x 74 x 78 mm
  • Replaced Nikon Coolpix L100 Compare

Nikon L110 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix L120. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix L120 vs Nikon Coolpix L110
Nikon Coolpix L120 vs Ricoh WG-6

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon L110 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-6 over Nikon Coolpix L110
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 12 MP 66% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 1.600 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 460k dots 126% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
246 g vs 406 g 160 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
USB Version
USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Faster Data transfer from the camera
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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix L110 over Ricoh WG-6
In-built Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Focal Length - Tele
420mm vs 140mm 280 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
15× vs 5x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
5.40 vs 5.50 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
2.34µm2 vs 1.39µm2 68% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon Coolpix L110
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Max Continuous Shooting
fps vs 13.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon Coolpix L110
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
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
Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon L110: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon L110 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Nikon L110 has external dimensions of 109 x 74 x 78 mm (4.29 x 2.91 x 3.07″) and weighs 406 g (0.90 lb / 14.32 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 and the Nikon L110. Ricoh WG-6 is 8mm shorter and 45mm thinner than Nikon L110 but it is also 9mm wider.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon L110 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Ricoh WG-6 and the Nikon L110 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon L110.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon L110 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Ricoh WG-6 and the Nikon L110 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh WG-6 is significantly lighter (160g ) than the Nikon L110 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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WG-6
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Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the WG-6, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the L110.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon L110's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon L110: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Nikon L110 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Expeed C2 processor.

Ricoh WG-6's sensor provides 8MP more than Nikon L110's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the WG-6 and L110 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon L110 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon L110 Cameras


Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon L110 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Nikon L110 has 68% larger pixel area (2.34µm2 vs 1.39µm2) compared to Ricoh WG-6, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon L110 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Nikon L110 features a 28-420 mm F3.5-5.4 15× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm and have the same max aperture of f3.50 at this focal length. On the tele end, Nikon L110 has 280mm longer reach than the Ricoh WG-6. At f5.40, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

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Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Telezoom

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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
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Max Aperture at Tele

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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Max Aperture at Wide

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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon L110 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon L110 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.

Ricoh WG-6 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Nikon L110 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
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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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
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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Ricoh WG-6 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon L110 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
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
No Manual Focus Mode
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Ricoh WG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Nikon L110 for Sports Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 13.0fps
420 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
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
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon L110 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
246g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
15.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
406g
Body Thickness 78mm
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon L110 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
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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Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon L110: 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 Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon L110, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon L110 scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #67 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #539 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Nikon L110
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #294 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #954 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon L110 in all criteria. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

Ricoh WG-6
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Nikon L110 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Nikon Coolpix L110
Brand Ricoh Nikon
Announced 2018-02-21 2010-02-03
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 1,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 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 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 28-420 mm (15×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F3.5-5.4
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Digital only Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 13.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 406g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 109 x 74 x 78mm
Battery Life 340 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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