Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX5
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![Nikon Coolpix B700 front Nikon Coolpix B700 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-B700/Nikon-B700-front.jpg)
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Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- 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
- Introduced July 2011
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Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon B700 and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The B700 was released 4 years after the CX5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the B700 matches up vs the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B700 and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon B700 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Ricoh CX5
B700 | CX5 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 56 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Nikon B700
CX5 | B700 |
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Common features in the Nikon B700 and Ricoh CX5
B700 | CX5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon B700 has got external dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Nikon B700 and Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the B700 vs the CX5.
![Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-B700-vs-Ricoh-CX5-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the B700 and CX5 is 65 and 92 respectively.
![Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-B700-vs-Ricoh-CX5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the B700 and CX5.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon B700 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent B700 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-B700-vs-Ricoh-CX5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-B700-vs-Ricoh-CX5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B700 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix B700 | Ricoh CX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-02-23 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 565 grams (1.25 lb) | 205 grams (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 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 | 350 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL23 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $500 | $399 |