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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Nikon AW120
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was launched 4 years before the WG-6 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the AW130 scores against the WG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Ricoh WG-6

 AW130 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Nikon AW130

 WG-6 AW130 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2015More modern by 36 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Ricoh WG-6

 AW130 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 has outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the AW130 against the WG-6.

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and WG-6 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and WG-6.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged AW130 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography details
36
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW130
Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (370 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor 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-6
73
good battery (370 shots)
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (246g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
50
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery (370 shots)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (246g)
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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Ricoh WG-6
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Ricoh WG-6
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2015-02-10 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 246 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos 340 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $398 $271