Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX2

Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A900 was unveiled 6 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the A900 grades vs the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 provides external measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A900 and the CX2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and CX2 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and CX2.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to show more detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A900 should have an advantage in sensor tech.