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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-80 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW110
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW130
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2022
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-70
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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was released 9 years prior to the WG-80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the AW120 matches up against the WG-80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Ricoh WG-80

 AW120 WG-80 
Screen sizing3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Nikon AW120

 WG-80 AW120 
IntroducedMay 2022February 2014Fresher by 100 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Ricoh WG-80

 AW120 WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon AW120 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the AW120 vs the WG-80.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and WG-80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and WG-80.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of files though you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older AW120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW120
Street photography with Ricoh WG-80
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Sports photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (350 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography advice
69
good battery life (350 per charge)
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography information
48
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
31
rather wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon AW120 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Ricoh WG-80
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Ricoh WG-80
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-02-07 2022-05-19
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.70"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 gr (0.47 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
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 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $300