Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX4
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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(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
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2010
Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX4, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe AW130 was announced 4 years later than the CX4 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the AW130 scores against the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Ricoh CX4
AW130 | CX4 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | August 2010 | More recent by 55 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Nikon AW130
CX4 | AW130 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Ricoh CX4
AW130 | CX4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW130 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the AW130 compared to the CX4.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and CX4 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and CX4.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon AW130 to resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher AW130 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Ricoh CX4 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-02-10 | 2010-08-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
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 | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221 gr (0.49 pounds) | 205 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $398 | $211 |