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Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW100
  • Renewed by Nikon AW120
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon AW110 and Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was released 15 months prior to the WG-30W making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the AW110 matches up versus the WG-30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 AW110 WG-30W 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Nikon AW110

 WG-30W AW110 
AnnouncedOctober 2014July 2013More recent by 15 months

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Ricoh WG-30W

 AW110 WG-30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW110 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the AW110 versus the WG-30W.

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and WG-30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and WG-30W.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older AW110 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography features
48
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW110
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
67
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW110
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Ricoh WG-30W
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-07-05 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $280