Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh G700SE

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon AW110 versus Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was brought out 2 years later than the G700SE and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the AW110 grades vs the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Nikon AW110 versus Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the AW110 and the G700SE.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and G700SE is 92 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and G700SE.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon AW110 to render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern AW110 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.