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Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Released August 2011
  • Successor is Nikon AW110
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon AW100 versus Ricoh PX, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was announced very close to the PX and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the AW100 matches up vs the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Ricoh PX

 AW100 PX 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Nikon AW100

 PX AW100 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Ricoh PX

 AW100 PX 
RevealedAugust 2011August 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon AW100 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW100 versus Ricoh PX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW100 compared to the PX.

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and PX.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW100
Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 Street photography details
Ricoh PX Street photography details
55
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW100
Sports photography with Ricoh PX
33
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW100
Travel photography with Ricoh PX
67
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging information
Ricoh PX Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic port
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Ricoh PX
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Ricoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Ricoh PX
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-24 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-100
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $299 $329