Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX6
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![Nikon Coolpix AW130 front Nikon Coolpix AW130 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-AW130/Nikon-AW130-front.jpg)
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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX6 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
- Launched February 2015
- Succeeded the 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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced November 2011
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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Nikon AW130 and Ricoh CX6, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The AW130 was unveiled 3 years later than the CX6 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the AW130 matches up against the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Ricoh CX6
AW130 | CX6 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | November 2011 | Fresher by 40 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Nikon AW130
CX6 | AW130 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Ricoh CX6
AW130 | CX6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW130 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Nikon AW130 and Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the AW130 versus the CX6.
![Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW130-vs-Ricoh-CX6-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and CX6 is 91 and 92 respectively.
![Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW130-vs-Ricoh-CX6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW130 and CX6.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon AW130 to give more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger AW130 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW130-vs-Ricoh-CX6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW130-vs-Ricoh-CX6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Ricoh CX6 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 pounds) | 201g (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $398 | $595 |