Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-6

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon AW120 versus Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was introduced 5 years before the WG-6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the AW120 grades vs the WG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the AW120 versus the WG-6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and WG-6 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and WG-6.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older AW120 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.