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Nikon L24 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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
  • Introduced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon L24 and Ricoh CX2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L24 was revealed 18 months after the CX2 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L24 scores versus the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Ricoh CX2

 L24 CX2 
IntroducedFebruary 2011August 2009More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon L24

 CX2 L24 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Ricoh CX2

 L24 CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L24 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L24 and Ricoh CX2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L24 versus the CX2.

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L24 and CX2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L24 to provide extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher L24 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography information
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography factors
57
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition in class (185g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography info
33
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging factors
25
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Nikon L24 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Ricoh CX2
 Nikon Coolpix L24Ricoh CX2
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Ricoh CX2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-09 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 14MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
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 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 life 220 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $119 $341