Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX5
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Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW110 & Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon AW110 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Ricoh CX5
AW110 | CX5 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Nikon AW110
CX5 | AW110 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 614k | Clearer screen (+306k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Ricoh CX5
AW110 | CX5 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Nikon AW110 and Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and CX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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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 |