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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh G700SE 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon AW110
  • Renewed by Nikon AW130
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AW120 was manufactured 3 years after the G700SE which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the AW120 matches up versus the G700SE when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Ricoh G700SE

 AW120 G700SE 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014October 2010More modern by 41 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon AW120

 G700SE AW120 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Ricoh G700SE

 AW120 G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW120 features 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 G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh G700SE in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the AW120 vs the G700SE.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and G700SE is 92 and 88 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon AW120 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger AW120 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography factors
35
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
focusing manually
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW120
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography info
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography info
69
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (307g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography details
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography details
48
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW120
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
23
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (307g)
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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW120 Ricoh G700SE
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2014-02-07 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
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 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 gr (0.47 lb) 307 gr (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 350 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 DB-60
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $0