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Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon L100
  • Refreshed by Nikon L120
Ricoh CX4
(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
  • Launched August 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L110 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L110 was announced 6 months prior to the CX4 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the L110 scores versus the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Ricoh CX4

 L110 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Nikon L110

 CX4 L110 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Ricoh CX4

 L110 CX4 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 features physical measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L110 and Ricoh CX4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the L110 compared to the CX4.

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and CX4 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L110 and CX4.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon L110 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Street photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L110
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography highlights
54
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L110
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
35
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging info
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Ricoh CX4
 Nikon Coolpix L110Ricoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-03 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 13.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406g (0.90 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 102 x 59 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-100
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $211