Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Lets look more closely at the Nikon AW130 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was revealed 13 months later than the WG-4 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the AW130 grades against the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW130 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the AW130 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger AW130 will have an edge in sensor innovation.