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Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched November 2011
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Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon B700 and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B700 was announced 4 years later than the CX6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the B700 grades versus the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Ricoh CX6

 B700 CX6 
LaunchedFebruary 2016November 2011Fresher by 53 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Nikon B700

 CX6 B700 
Screen resolution1230k921kClearer screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Ricoh CX6

 B700 CX6 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon B700 has got external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Nikon B700 and Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the B700 vs the CX6.

Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and CX6 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the B700 and CX6.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon B700 to show extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent B700 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B700
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
54
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Street photography advice
59
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (565 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography information
54
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (350 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B700
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
66
great battery (350 per charge)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than average (565g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography factors
59
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
saves RAW files
great battery (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
60
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average (565g)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Nikon B700 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Ricoh CX6
 Nikon Coolpix B700Ricoh CX6
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix B700 Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2011-11-15
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 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lbs) 201 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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