Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX5

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon A1000 versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was revealed 7 years later than the CX5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the A1000 scores vs the CX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Ricoh CX5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 has physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A1000 versus the CX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and CX5 is 86 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and CX5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to produce more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern A1000 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.