Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon AW120 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is pretty close but the AW120 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The AW120 was manufactured 2 years after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon AW120 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the AW120 grades vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW120 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the AW120 versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 92 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The AW120 has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The younger AW120 will have a benefit in sensor tech.