Ricoh WG-4 vs Nikon AW130

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Ricoh WG-4 vs Nikon AW130

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Ricoh WG-4 Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon AW130 Review.

Succeeded by the Nikon W300
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Differences

Ricoh WG-4 advantages over Nikon AW130

Larger lens aperture
f/2.0 vs f/2.8
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon AW130 advantages over Ricoh WG-4

Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
More telephoto lens reach
120 mm vs 100 mm
Capture objects farther away
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

370 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
More dots on screen
921k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Faster JPEG shooting
7.0 fps vs 1.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Waterproof
Both provide
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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 Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Ricoh WG-4.
Read our Ricoh WG-4 Preview

We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon AW130, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Nikon AW130 First Shots

The Competition

Compared to Pentax WG-3

Ricoh WG-4

Pentax WG-3

$330
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Slow-motion videos

$289
1/2.3 inch

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Pentax WG-3

Nikon AW130

Pentax WG-3

$299
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$289
1/2.3 inch

Larger lens aperture
Manual focus

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Compared to Pentax WG-3 GPS

Ricoh WG-4

Pentax WG-3 GPS

$330
1/2.3 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Slow-motion videos

$229
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Nikon AW130

Pentax WG-3 GPS

$299
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$229
1/2.3 inch

Larger lens aperture
Manual focus

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Compared to Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Ricoh WG-4

Ricoh WG-4 GPS

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$380
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

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Nikon AW130

Ricoh WG-4 GPS

$299
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$380
1/2.3 inch

Larger lens aperture
Manual focus

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Compared to Nikon AW120

Ricoh WG-4

Nikon AW120

$330
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Larger lens aperture

$219
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh WG-4 vs Nikon AW120

Nikon AW130

Nikon AW120

$299
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Slow-motion videos

$219
1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon AW130 vs Nikon AW120

Compared to Nikon W300

Ricoh WG-4

Nikon W300

$330
1/2.3 inch

Larger lens aperture
Manual focus

$387
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Wi-Fi

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Nikon AW130

Nikon W300

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

$387
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

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