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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon AW110
  • Successor is Nikon AW130
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon AW120 and Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the WG-70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the AW120 grades vs the WG-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Ricoh WG-70

 AW120 WG-70 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Nikon AW120

 WG-70 AW120 
RevealedFebruary 2020February 2014Newer by 72 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Ricoh WG-70

 AW120 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the AW120 vs the WG-70.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and WG-70 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AW120 and WG-70.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images although you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged AW120 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW120
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (350 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW120
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
69
great battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW120
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
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quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Ricoh WG-70
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Ricoh WG-70
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-07 2020-02-04
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - On, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 gr (0.47 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $280