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Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS 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
  • Released July 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon AW100
  • Updated by Nikon AW120
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
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Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon AW110 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was brought out 19 months earlier than the WG-5 GPS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the AW110 grades versus the WG-5 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 AW110 WG-5 GPS 
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Nikon AW110

 WG-5 GPS AW110 
RevealedFebruary 2015July 2013More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 AW110 WG-5 GPS 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Nikon AW110 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the AW110 and the WG-5 GPS.

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and WG-5 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and WG-5 GPS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older AW110 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW110
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
67
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (236 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (236 grams)
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Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-07-05 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support 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
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 236 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 photos 240 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $500