Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh CX4

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon AW120 and Ricoh CX4, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was introduced 3 years later than the CX4 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the AW120 matches up vs the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the AW120 against the CX4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and CX4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and CX4.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon AW120 to offer greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer AW120 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.