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

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Differences

Nikon AW110 advantages over Ricoh WG-50

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • More dots on screen
    614k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.0 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Ricoh WG-50 advantages over Nikon AW110

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Newer
    8 years vs 13 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    69 vs 6 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1500 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

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

  • Good still photo and video quality for its class; Built-in Wi-Fi for image sharing with a paired smartphone or tablet; Waterproof to a category-best depth of 59 feet; Generally speedy operation.

  • Not a huge improvement over predecessor; Lens dimmer than others at wide angle; Annoyingly sharp metal strap lugs; Below average battery life.

  • Read our Nikon AW110 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm XP150

Nikon AW110
Fujifilm XP150
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $272
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Fujifilm XP150

Ricoh WG-50
Fujifilm XP150
  • $233
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Newer
  • $272
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Ricoh WG-50 vs Fujifilm XP150

Compared to Fujifilm XP60

Nikon AW110
Fujifilm XP60
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Fujifilm XP60

Ricoh WG-50
Fujifilm XP60
  • $233
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Ricoh WG-50 vs Fujifilm XP60

Compared to Fujifilm XP70

Nikon AW110
Fujifilm XP70
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • More dots on screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Fujifilm XP70

Ricoh WG-50
Fujifilm XP70
  • $233
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Ricoh WG-50 vs Fujifilm XP70

Compared to Olympus TG-860

Nikon AW110
Olympus TG-860
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-860

Ricoh WG-50
Olympus TG-860
  • $233
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Ricoh WG-50 vs Olympus TG-860

Compared to Olympus TG-870

Nikon AW110
Olympus TG-870
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon AW110 vs Olympus TG-870

Ricoh WG-50
Olympus TG-870
  • $233
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Ricoh WG-50 vs Olympus TG-870

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