Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh PX
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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Ricoh PX
AW120 | PX | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 31 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh PX in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW120 | Ricoh PX | |
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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 |