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Nikon L20 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon L20 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2009
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 L20 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon L20 vs Ricoh CX2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L20 was revealed 6 months before the CX2 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L20 grades vs the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Ricoh CX2

 L20 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon L20

 CX2 L20 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Ricoh CX2

 L20 CX2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon L20 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L20 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L20 vs Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the L20 versus the CX2.

Nikon L20 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L20 and CX2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L20 and CX2.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon L20 to deliver more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Nikon L20 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L20
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
54
lighter than competitors (135g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography information
55
lighter than competitors (135g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (185 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
26
nice screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L20
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
24
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon L20 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Ricoh CX2
 Nikon Coolpix L20Ricoh CX2
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L20 Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-03 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 135g (0.30 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 2 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $120 $341