Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX1
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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(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
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Announced February 2015
- Superseded the Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2009

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon AW130 versus Ricoh CX1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The AW130 was brought out 6 years after the CX1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the AW130 matches up vs the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Ricoh CX1
AW130 | CX1 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 73 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Nikon AW130
CX1 | AW130 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Ricoh CX1
AW130 | CX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW130 has outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon AW130 versus Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the AW130 against the CX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and CX1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and CX1.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon AW130 to give more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer AW130 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Ricoh CX1 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2009-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221 gr (0.49 pounds) | 180 gr (0.40 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 370 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $398 | $299 |