Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-30
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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)
![Ricoh WG-30 front Ricoh WG-30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-30/Ricoh-WG-30-front.jpg)
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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-30 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
- Released February 2015
- Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released October 2014
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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon AW130 versus Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The AW130 was brought out 5 months later than the WG-30 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the AW130 scores versus the WG-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Ricoh WG-30
AW130 | WG-30 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Nikon AW130
WG-30 | AW130 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Ricoh WG-30
AW130 | WG-30 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | October 2014 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 has physical measurements 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 WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Nikon AW130 versus Ricoh WG-30 in our brand new Camera & 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 that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the AW130 compared to the WG-30.
![Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW130-vs-Ricoh-WG-30-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and WG-30 is 91 and 91 respectively.
![Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW130-vs-Ricoh-WG-30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and WG-30.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.
![Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW130-vs-Ricoh-WG-30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW130-vs-Ricoh-WG-30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street 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 WG-30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Ricoh WG-30 |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Released | 2015-02-10 | 2014-10-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.90 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 pounds) | 192g (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | 300 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $398 | $428 |