Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the AW120 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The AW120 was unveiled 2 years after the GR Digital IV which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the AW120 matches up vs the GR Digital IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon AW120 has outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the AW120 against the GR Digital IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The AW120 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Nikon AW120 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern AW120 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.