Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Nikon AW120
(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- Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Photography Glossary Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Ricoh WG-6. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2018 |  | February 2015 | More modern by 36 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Ricoh WG-6
| AW130 | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 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).
Look at the Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
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 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.
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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Ricoh 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 |