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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon AW120
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh PX Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh PX, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was revealed 3 years after the PX which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the AW130 grades versus the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Ricoh PX

 AW130 PX 
IntroducedFebruary 2015August 2011Newer by 43 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Nikon AW130

 PX AW130 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Ricoh PX

 AW130 PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW130 provides physical dimensions 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 PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh PX in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the AW130 versus the PX.

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and PX is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and PX.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos although you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger AW130 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography details
Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh PX Sports photography highlights
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW130
Travel photography with Ricoh PX
72
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography info
Ricoh PX Landscape photography info
50
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW130
Vlogging with Ricoh PX
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Ricoh PX
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Ricoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Ricoh PX
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-10 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.49 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $398 $329