• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.5 megapixels
  • 7.30mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon AW100 advantages over Ricoh Theta V

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 7 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Ricoh Theta V advantages over Nikon AW100

  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    7 years vs 13 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    121g vs 177g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    7 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/25000 vs 1/1500 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Nice design; Good shutter button; High resolution; Good shot-to-shot time; Includes GPS maps.

  • Buttons are hard to press; Corners are soft; Flash overwhelms close up; Frustrating controls; Worse than average print quality.

The Competition

Compared to Olympus Tough-6020

Nikon AW100
Olympus Tough-6020
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More dots on screen
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Ricoh Theta V
Olympus Tough-6020
  • $439
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Olympus TG-610

Nikon AW100
Olympus TG-610
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
Ricoh Theta V
Olympus TG-610
  • $439
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Fujifilm XP30

Nikon AW100
Fujifilm XP30
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $157
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Ricoh Theta V
Fujifilm XP30
  • $439
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $157
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Nikon S1200pj

Nikon AW100
Nikon S1200pj
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
Ricoh Theta V
Nikon S1200pj
  • $439
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Fujifilm XP50

Nikon AW100
Fujifilm XP50
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $238
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Ricoh Theta V
Fujifilm XP50
  • $439
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $238
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Waterproof
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