Nikon L22 vs Ricoh CX6

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon L22 versus Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was revealed 21 months earlier than the CX6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L22 grades against the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L22 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L22 has outside 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 CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Nikon L22 versus Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the L22 against the CX6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and CX6 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and CX6.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L22 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.