Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G700SE
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![Nikon Coolpix AW100 front Nikon Coolpix AW100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100/Nikon-AW100-front.jpg)
![Ricoh G700SE front Ricoh G700SE front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-G700SE/Ricoh-G700SE-front.jpg)
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Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Introduced August 2011
- New Model is Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Introduced October 2010
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Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview
Lets look much closer at the Nikon AW100 and Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The AW100 was manufactured 11 months later than the G700SE which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the AW100 matches up against the G700SE in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Ricoh G700SE
AW100 | G700SE | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | October 2010 | Fresher by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon AW100
G700SE | AW100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Ricoh G700SE
AW100 | G700SE | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW100 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
See the Nikon AW100 and Ricoh G700SE in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the AW100 against the G700SE.
![Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-vs-Ricoh-G700SE-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.
![Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-vs-Ricoh-G700SE-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW100 and G700SE.
All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon AW100 to give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer AW100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-vs-Ricoh-G700SE-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW100-vs-Ricoh-G700SE-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Ricoh G700SE | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Ricoh G700SE |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-08-24 | 2010-10-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
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 | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178g (0.39 pounds) | 307g (0.68 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | EN-EL12 | DB-60 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $299 | $0 |