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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW110
  • Successor is Nikon AW130
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh PX, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was introduced 2 years later than the PX and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the AW120 matches up against the PX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Ricoh PX

 AW120 PX 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2011More recent by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Nikon AW120

 PX AW120 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Ricoh PX

 AW120 PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the AW120 versus the PX.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and PX is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and PX.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger AW120 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW120
Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography details
Ricoh PX Sports photography details
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
69
great battery life (350 per charge)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
48
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging details
Ricoh PX Vlogging details
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Ricoh PX
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Ricoh PX
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-07 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213g (0.47 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-100
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $350 $329