Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX5
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Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX5 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)
- 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
- Released July 2011
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Lets look more closely at the Nikon B500 and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the B500 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe B500 was brought out 4 years after the CX5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the B500 scores versus the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon B500 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Ricoh CX5
| B500 | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2016 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 56 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Nikon B500
| CX5 | B500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon B500 and Ricoh CX5
| B500 | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B500 enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the B500 vs the CX5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and CX5 is 68 and 92 respectively.
Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the B500 and CX5.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon B500 to offer more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer B500 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix B500 | Ricoh CX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix B500 | Ricoh CX5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2016-02-23 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-900mm (39.1x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 921k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.4fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 541 gr (1.19 lb) | 205 gr (0.45 lb) |
| Physical 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 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 photographs | - |
| Battery format | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 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 card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $300 | $399 |