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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-20 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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW120
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was launched 13 months later than the WG-20 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the AW130 matches up versus the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Ricoh WG-20

 AW130 WG-20 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2014Fresher by 13 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Nikon AW130

 WG-20 AW130 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Ricoh WG-20

 AW130 WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW130 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the AW130 vs the WG-20.

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and WG-20.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon AW130 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern AW130 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography advice
36
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography highlights
51
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (370 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW130
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
73
great battery power (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography info
50
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery power (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Ricoh WG-20
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Ricoh WG-20
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2015-02-10 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points - 9
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/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $398 $370