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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW110
  • New Model is Nikon AW130
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon AW120 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was launched very close to the WG-4 GPS and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the AW120 matches up against the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 AW120 WG-4 GPS 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Nikon AW120

 WG-4 GPS AW120 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 AW120 WG-4 GPS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon AW120 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the AW120 and the WG-4 GPS.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and WG-4 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and WG-4 GPS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography information
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good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW120
Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (350 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography information
69
better than average battery (350 per charge)
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than average in class (235 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography info
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relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (235g)
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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW120 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2014-02-07 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology OLED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213g (0.47 pounds) 235g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 images 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $210