Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX2
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64 Overall
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Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Launched January 2019
- Succeeded the Nikon A900
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched August 2009
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Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon A1000 and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A1000 was manufactured 9 years after the CX2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A1000 grades vs the CX2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Ricoh CX2
| A1000 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2019 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 115 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon A1000
| CX2 | A1000 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Ricoh CX2
| A1000 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 offers external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A1000 versus the CX2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and CX2 is 86 and 93 respectively.
Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and CX2.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon A1000 to provide greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger A1000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Ricoh CX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Ricoh CX2 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2019-01-18 | 2009-08-20 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | No | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 330 gr (0.73 lb) | 185 gr (0.41 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | DB-70 |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $477 | $341 |