Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX2
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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Newer Model is Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
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Below is a thorough analysis of the Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe L100 was unveiled 6 months prior to the CX2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the L100 matches up vs the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Ricoh CX2
| L100 | CX2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon L100
| CX2 | L100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Ricoh CX2
| L100 | CX2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L100 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the L100 and the CX2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and CX2 is 79 and 93 respectively.
Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and CX2.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L100 to resolve more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L100 | Ricoh CX2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L100 | Ricoh CX2 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2009-08-20 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 360g (0.79 lb) | 185g (0.41 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 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 model | 4 x AA | DB-70 |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $399 | $341 |