Ricoh WG-M1 with Nikon Coolpix AW120 Overview
Let's compare Nikon Coolpix AW120 with Ricoh WG-M1.
These models are included in the Waterproof cameras.
Both of these models were released in 2014. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of Coolpix AW120 is greater than that of WG-M1. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Coolpix AW120), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Nikon AW120, the maximum ISO is greater by 5600.
Coolpix AW120 has image stabilization(Optical), WG-M1 doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Nikon AW120 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 1-inch Fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon Coolpix AW120 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
Nikon Coolpix AW120 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Coolpix AW120 |
WG-M1 |
| Brand |
Nikon
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Ricoh
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| Model |
Coolpix AW120 |
WG-M1 |
| Announced |
February, 2014 |
September, 2014 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
Compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
1 |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
1" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
921k pixels |
115k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
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| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/4 sec |
1/n/a sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/n/a sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
7.0 fps |
10.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
5.20 |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
n/a |
no built-in flash |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
± EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
| Sensor Area |
28.5 mm² |
28.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
16 MP |
14 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4608 x 3456 |
4320 x 3240 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
800 |
| Min Native ISO |
125 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
Built-In |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
350 shots |
350 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
EN-EL12 |
DB-65 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
213 g |
190 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
110 x 66 x 26 mm |
66 x 43 x 89 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD / SDHC/SDXC |
microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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