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Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon L26 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L26 was manufactured 2 years after the CX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the L26 scores vs the CX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Ricoh CX1

 L26 CX1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Nikon L26

 CX1 L26 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Ricoh CX1

 L26 CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 features outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the L26 vs the CX1.

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L26 and CX1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L26 and CX1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon L26 to result in extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher L26 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography factors
27
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L26
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
resolution not great (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L26
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
37
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L26
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
28
pretty wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Ricoh CX1
 Nikon Coolpix L26Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Ricoh CX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 200 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $70 $299