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Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Updated by Nikon AW110
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
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Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G900, both Waterproof cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was introduced 7 years earlier than the G900 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the AW100 grades versus the G900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Ricoh G900

 AW100 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Nikon AW100

 G900 AW100 
ReleasedFebruary 2018August 2011More recent by 79 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Ricoh G900

 AW100 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW100 provides exterior 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) whilst the Ricoh G900 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the AW100 vs the G900.

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and G900.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older AW100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 Street photography information
Ricoh G900 Street photography information
55
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography info
Ricoh G900 Sports photography info
33
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography info
Ricoh G900 Travel photography info
67
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (247g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
56
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW100
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
29
really wide (28mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
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Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Ricoh G900
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix AW100 Ricoh G900
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-24 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178g (0.39 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $299 $752