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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon AW110
  • Replacement is Nikon AW130
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon AW120 and Ricoh CX6, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was revealed 2 years later than the CX6 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the AW120 grades versus the CX6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Ricoh CX6

 AW120 CX6 
IntroducedFebruary 2014November 2011More recent by 28 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Nikon AW120

 CX6 AW120 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1230k921kSharper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Ricoh CX6

 AW120 CX6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon AW120 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the AW120 and the CX6.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and CX6 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AW120 and CX6.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon AW120 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger AW120 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW120
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography features
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (350 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
69
great battery pack (350 shots)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (201g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
47
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
44
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Ricoh CX6
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Ricoh CX6
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW120 Ricoh CX6
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech OLED monitor Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lb) 201 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 350 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 DB-100
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $595