Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh WG-20

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was announced 3 years prior to the WG-20 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the AW100 matches up against the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Ricoh WG-20. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW100 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the AW100 and the WG-20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and WG-20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and WG-20.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon AW100 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older AW100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.