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Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon AW110
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2022
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-70
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Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was manufactured 11 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the AW100 scores against the WG-80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Ricoh WG-80

 AW100 WG-80 
Display dimension3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Nikon AW100

 WG-80 AW100 
RevealedMay 2022August 2011Fresher by 130 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Ricoh WG-80

 AW100 WG-80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW100 has got 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 WG-80 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the AW100 and the WG-80.

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW100 and WG-80.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older AW100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography advice
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Street photography camera
55
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography info
33
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography features
67
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging features
29
really wide (28mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
31
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Ricoh WG-80
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix AW100 Ricoh WG-80
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-24 2022-05-19
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.70 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 grams (0.39 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $300