Nikon L20 vs Ricoh CX4
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Nikon L20 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2009
(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
- Revealed August 2010
Photography Glossary Nikon L20 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L20 versus Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe L20 was announced 18 months prior to the CX4 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L20 scores against the CX4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L20 & Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L20 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Ricoh CX4
| L20 | CX4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Nikon L20
| CX4 | L20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Ricoh CX4
| L20 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Nikon L20 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L20 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L20 versus Ricoh CX4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the L20 against the CX4.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and CX4 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Nikon L20 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L20 and CX4.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of files but you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged L20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Nikon L20 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L20 | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Ricoh CX4 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2010-08-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 135 gr (0.30 pounds) | 205 gr (0.45 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | 2 x AA | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $120 | $211 |