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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • Replacement is Nikon AW130
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Ricoh WG-6

 AW120 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Nikon AW120

 WG-6 AW120 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2014More recent by 49 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Ricoh WG-6

 AW120 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

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

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW120
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography features
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (350 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography advice
69
good battery (350 per charge)
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
environment proof
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (246g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography advice
48
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
56
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (246 grams)
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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Ricoh WG-6
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW120 Ricoh WG-6
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2014-02-07 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213g (0.47 pounds) 246g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 photos 340 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $350 $271