Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Here, we are comparing the Nikon AW100 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was introduced 4 years before the WG-5 GPS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the AW100 grades against the WG-5 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW100 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Nikon AW100 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the AW100 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and WG-5 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AW100 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged AW100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.