Nikon L22 vs Ricoh CX5

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon L22 and Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L22 was brought out 17 months earlier than the CX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the L22 grades against the CX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L22 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L22 and Ricoh CX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the L22 and the CX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and CX5.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon L22 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.