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Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-4 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
  • Launched July 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW100
  • Replacement is Nikon AW120
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon AW110 versus Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was released 7 months before the WG-4 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the AW110 scores against the WG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Ricoh WG-4

 AW110 WG-4 
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Nikon AW110

 WG-4 AW110 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2013More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Ricoh WG-4

 AW110 WG-4 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 enjoys outside 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-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW110 and the WG-4.

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and WG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and WG-4.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged AW110 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW110
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW110
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
72
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Ricoh WG-4
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Ricoh WG-4
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-07-05 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech OLED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $330