Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the AW130 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The AW130 was released 5 years after the GR Digital III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the AW130 grades versus the GR Digital III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the AW130 against the GR Digital III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and GR Digital III is 91 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The AW130 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon AW130 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher AW130 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.