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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon AW110
  • Replacement is Nikon AW130
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was unveiled around the same time to the WG-20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the AW120 matches up versus the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Ricoh WG-20

 AW120 WG-20 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Nikon AW120

 WG-20 AW120 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Ricoh WG-20

 AW120 WG-20 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 enjoys outside measurements 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 WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the AW120 versus the WG-20.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and WG-20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon AW120 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW120
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography info
51
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography information
69
great battery pack (350 per charge)
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography info
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relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW120
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Ricoh WG-20
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW120 Ricoh WG-20
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-07 2014-02-05
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology OLED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $370