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Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(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
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon B500 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the B500 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B500 was introduced 5 years later than the CX4 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the B500 grades against the CX4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Ricoh CX4

 B500 CX4 
IntroducedFebruary 2016August 2010Fresher by 68 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Nikon B500

 CX4 B500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Ricoh CX4

 B500 CX4 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon B500 offers external measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 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).

Analyze the Nikon B500 and Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the B500 and the CX4.

Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B500 and CX4 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the B500 and CX4.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon B500 to offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent B500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B500
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography details
Ricoh CX4 Street photography details
52
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (541 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography information
51
long zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography features
59
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (541 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography factors
45
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery (600 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging advice
27
relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (541 grams)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Ricoh CX4
 Nikon Coolpix B500Ricoh CX4
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix B500 Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2010-08-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-900mm (39.1x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 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 capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.4fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 541g (1.19 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $211