Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX4

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B500 and Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are available at Nikon B500 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.