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Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L100
  • Renewed by Nikon L120
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L110 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the CX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the L110 matches up versus the CX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Ricoh CX5

 L110 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Nikon L110

 CX5 L110 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 17 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Ricoh CX5

 L110 CX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L110 has exterior 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 CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the L110 versus the CX5.

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L110 and CX5 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L110 and CX5.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon L110 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged L110 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Street photography factors
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography factors
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography features
35
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon L110 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Ricoh CX5
 Nikon Coolpix L110Ricoh CX5
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-03 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias 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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 13.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406 grams (0.90 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical 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 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 ID 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $280 $399