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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW120
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2022
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-70
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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Ricoh WG-80

 AW130 WG-80 
Screen dimensions3"2.70"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Nikon AW130

 WG-80 AW130 
IntroducedMay 2022February 2015More recent by 88 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Ricoh WG-80

 AW130 WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

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

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography details
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good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (370 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography advice
73
great battery (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography advice
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quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.70 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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rather wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Ricoh WG-80
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Ricoh WG-80
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2015-02-10 2022-05-19
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.70 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $398 $300