Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX2

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon AW130 versus Ricoh CX2, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was revealed 5 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the AW130 matches up versus the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 features external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the AW130 compared to the CX2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and CX2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and CX2.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon AW130 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent AW130 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.