Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-50

The following is a thorough review of the Nikon AW120 versus Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was launched 4 years prior to the WG-50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the AW120 grades vs the WG-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 has got exterior 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 WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the AW120 versus the WG-50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and WG-50 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and WG-50.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged AW120 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.