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Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW100
  • Renewed by Nikon AW120
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AW110 was manufactured 5 years before the WG-6 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the AW110 grades vs the WG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Ricoh WG-6

 AW110 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Nikon AW110

 WG-6 AW110 
RevealedFebruary 2018July 2013Newer by 56 months
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Ricoh WG-6

 AW110 WG-6 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon AW110 has got 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 WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the AW110 and the WG-6.

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and WG-6 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and WG-6.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged AW110 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography factors
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW110
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
67
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than others (246g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
56
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than others (246 grams)
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Nikon AW110 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Ricoh WG-6
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Ricoh WG-6
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-07-05 2018-02-21
Physical type 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 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 246 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 340 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $250 $271