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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(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
Ricoh CX2
(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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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

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").

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The 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 resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Ricoh CX2

 L100 CX2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and CX2 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L100
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography features
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flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors in class (185g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging advice
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Ricoh CX2
 Nikon Coolpix L100Ricoh 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