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Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2019
Ricoh CX2
(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
  • Announced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the B600 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B600 was launched 9 years after the CX2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the B600 scores vs the CX2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Ricoh CX2

 B600 CX2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019August 2009Newer by 115 months
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon B600

 CX2 B600 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Ricoh CX2

 B600 CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the B600 and the CX2.

Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and CX2 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the B600 and CX2.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon B600 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger B600 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography information
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography information
Ricoh CX2 Street photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (500 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B600
Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
46
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (280 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
53
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (280 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (500 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (280 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
27
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (500 grams)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Ricoh CX2
 Nikon Coolpix B600Ricoh CX2
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2009-08-20
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500g (1.10 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 102 x 58 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 280 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-70
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $297 $341