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Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Released July 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon AW100
  • Later Model is Nikon AW120
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon AW110 and Ricoh CX5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was announced 24 months later than the CX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the AW110 scores vs the CX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Ricoh CX5

 AW110 CX5 
IntroducedJuly 2013July 2011More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Nikon AW110

 CX5 AW110 
Screen resolution920k614kClearer screen (+306k dot)

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Ricoh CX5

 AW110 CX5 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the AW110 compared to the CX5.

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and CX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and CX5.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon AW110 to resolve more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer AW110 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW110
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
41
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW110
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Ricoh CX5
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Ricoh CX5
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-07-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
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 range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 59 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 style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-100
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $250 $399