Nikon AW130 vs Ricoh WG-M1

The following is a extended overview of the Nikon AW130 and Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was announced 6 months after the WG-M1 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the AW130 matches up vs the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW130 features external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the AW130 compared to the WG-M1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and WG-M1.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon AW130 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively.