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Nikon L120 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Older Model is Nikon L110
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2010
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Nikon L120 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon L120 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L120 was brought out 6 months after the CX4 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L120 matches up vs the CX4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Ricoh CX4

 L120 CX4 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Nikon L120

 CX4 L120 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Ricoh CX4

 L120 CX4 
ReleasedFebruary 2011August 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the L120 compared to the CX4.

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and CX4 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L120 and CX4.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L120 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography information
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography info
Ricoh CX4 Street photography info
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography info
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography highlights
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than others (205g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography features
40
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
27
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon L120 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Ricoh CX4
 Nikon Coolpix L120Ricoh CX4
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-09 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 431 grams (0.95 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" 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 life 330 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $211