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Nikon L22 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
35
Overall
32

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2010
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Nikon L22 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon L22 vs Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L22 was unveiled 6 months later than the CX2 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L22 grades vs the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Ricoh CX2

 L22 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon L22

 CX2 L22 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Ricoh CX2

 L22 CX2 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L22 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the L22 versus the CX2.

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and CX2.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L22 to give you extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively.

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography info
Ricoh CX2 Street photography info
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
27
decent sized screen (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon L22 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Ricoh CX2
 Nikon Coolpix L22Ricoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-03 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183g (0.40 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 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-70
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $341