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Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon L810 Comparison

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Ricoh WG-6

20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon L810 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 L810, which was introduced in February 2012 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, L810 is 6 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 L810 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 L810 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-02-01
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 23-585 mm F3.1-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1.2fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 430g. 111 x 76 x 83 mm

Nikon L810 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix L820. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix L820 vs Nikon Coolpix L810
Nikon Coolpix L820 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 L810 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 L810
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 1.600 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 921k dots 12% higher resolution screen
Battery Life
340 shots vs 300 shots 40 more frames with a single charge
Weight
246 g vs 430 g 184 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Tele
5.50 vs 5.90 faster lens at tele
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 L810 over Ricoh WG-6
In-built Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Wide
23mm vs 28mm 5 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
585mm vs 140mm 445 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
26× vs 5x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.10 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
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Common Strengths of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon Coolpix L810
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon Coolpix L810
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 L810: 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 L810 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 L810 has external dimensions of 111 x 76 x 83 mm (4.37 x 2.99 x 3.27″) and weighs 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 and the Nikon L810. Ricoh WG-6 is 10mm shorter and 50mm thinner than Nikon L810 but it is also 7mm wider.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon L810 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Ricoh WG-6 and the Nikon L810 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon L810.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon L810 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Ricoh WG-6 and the Nikon L810 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon L810.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon L810 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Ricoh WG-6 and the Nikon L810 Size

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 (184g ) than the Nikon L810 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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WG-6
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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WG-6
L810
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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 L810.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon L810'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 L810: 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 L810 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the WG-6 and L810 sensor size comparison.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon L810 Cameras


Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon L810 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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Nikon L810 Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Nikon L810 features a 23-585 mm F3.1-5.9 26× zoom lens.

Nikon L810 has 5mm wider coverage than the Ricoh WG-6. At f3.10, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon L810 has 445mm longer telezoom reach than the Ricoh WG-6. However, with a max aperture of f5.50, Ricoh WG-6 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WG-6
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Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

WG-6
L810
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

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WG-6
L810
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

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WG-6
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon L810 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh WG-6 and Nikon L810 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 L810 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: 16.0MP
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 L810 for Street Photography

GOOD
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
Face-Detection Focusing
23 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 L810 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 Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
585 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: 1.2fps
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Ricoh WG-6 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon L810 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
25.4X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
430g
Body Thickness 83mm
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Ricoh WG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon L810 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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23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
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 L810: 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 L810, 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 L810 scores compare:

Ricoh WG-6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #73 out of 478 in Compact cameras
Ranked #559 out of 1275 in all Cameras
Nikon L810
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #184 out of 478 in Compact cameras
Ranked #792 out of 1275 in all Cameras

Ricoh WG-6 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon L810 in all criteria. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh WG-6 Nikon Coolpix L810
Brand Ricoh Nikon
Announced 2018-02-21 2012-02-01
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 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 1,600 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) 23-585 mm (26×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F3.1-5.9
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/8000s
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 1.2 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 MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 246g 430g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 111 x 76 x 83mm
Battery Life 340 shots 300 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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