Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX2
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Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
- Revealed February 2016
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released August 2009
Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the B500 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe B500 was unveiled 6 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the B500 scores vs the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon B500 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Ricoh CX2
B500 | CX2 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | August 2009 | More recent by 80 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon B500
CX2 | B500 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon B500 and Ricoh CX2
B500 | CX2 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon B500 has physical dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the B500 and the CX2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B500 and CX2 is 68 and 93 respectively.
Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the B500 and CX2.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon B500 to deliver more detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher B500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B500 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix B500 | Ricoh CX2 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-02-23 | 2009-08-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-900mm (39.1x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.4 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 541g (1.19 lb) | 185g (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 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 | 600 shots | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $341 |