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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(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  • Superseded the Nikon AW120
Ricoh CX1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Ricoh CX1

 AW130 CX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2009Newer by 73 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Nikon AW130

 CX1 AW130 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Ricoh CX1

 AW130 CX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

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

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography info
Ricoh CX1 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography advice
51
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (370 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW130
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
72
great battery (370 per charge)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
50
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery (370 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Ricoh CX1
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Ricoh CX1
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