Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.