Nikon L120 vs Ricoh CX1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon L120 and Ricoh CX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L120 was announced 24 months later than the CX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L120 grades versus the CX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Ricoh CX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the L120 against the CX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L120 and CX1 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and CX1.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L120 to resolve extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer L120 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.