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Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon AW100
  • Replacement is Nikon AW120
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released August 2009
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Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was launched 3 years after the CX2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the AW110 matches up against the CX2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Ricoh CX2

 AW110 CX2 
ReleasedJuly 2013August 2009More modern by 48 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon AW110

 CX2 AW110 
Display resolution920k614kSharper display (+306k dot)

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Ricoh CX2

 AW110 CX2 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the AW110 vs the CX2.

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and CX2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW110 and CX2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon AW110 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent AW110 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography info
Ricoh CX2 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
48
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
67
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than others (185g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW110
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Ricoh CX2
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Ricoh CX2
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Ricoh CX2
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-07-05 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 250 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-70
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $250 $341