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Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Nikon A900
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was brought out 7 years after the CX6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A1000 scores versus the CX6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Ricoh CX6

 A1000 CX6 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019November 2011More modern by 88 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Nikon A1000

 CX6 A1000 
Display resolution1230k921kSharper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Ricoh CX6

 A1000 CX6 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 features external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A1000 and the CX6.

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and CX6 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and CX6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to produce extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher A1000 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography info
52
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Street photography highlights
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography info
50
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A1000
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
73
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography advice
55
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging information
73
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have mic port
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Ricoh CX6
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Ricoh CX6
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Ricoh CX6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 pounds) 201 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $477 $595