• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 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 AW110 advantages over Ricoh Theta SC

  • 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
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Ricoh Theta SC advantages over Nikon AW110

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Newer
    7 years vs 11 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    102g vs 195g
    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
    1/8000 vs 1/1500 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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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.

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
Ricoh Theta SC
Fujifilm XP150
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $272
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Waterproof

Compared to Olympus TG-830

Nikon AW110
Olympus TG-830
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Ricoh Theta SC
Olympus TG-830
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Waterproof

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
Ricoh Theta SC
Fujifilm XP60
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compared to Fujifilm XP200

Nikon AW110
Fujifilm XP200
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
Ricoh Theta SC
Fujifilm XP200
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Waterproof

Compared to Fujifilm XP70

Nikon AW110
Fujifilm XP70
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • More dots on screen
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 60p video
Ricoh Theta SC
Fujifilm XP70
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive
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