Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-80

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon AW130 and Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was revealed 8 years before the WG-80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the AW130 grades versus the WG-80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Ricoh WG-80. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 has physical 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-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW130 and Ricoh WG-80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the AW130 against the WG-80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and WG-80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and WG-80.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older AW130 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.