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Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L26 was introduced 18 months later than the CX4 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the L26 scores vs the CX4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Ricoh CX4

 L26 CX4 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2010Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Nikon L26

 CX4 L26 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Ricoh CX4

 L26 CX4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L26 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the L26 and the CX4.

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and CX4.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L26 to result in more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger L26 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L26
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L26
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography features
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L26
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L26
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
37
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Ricoh CX4
 Nikon Coolpix L26Ricoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Ricoh CX4
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 59 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 200 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $70 $211