Nikon L28 vs Ricoh CX4

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L28 vs Ricoh CX4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was manufactured 2 years after the CX4 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the L28 grades against the CX4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L28 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Nikon L28 vs Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the L28 against the CX4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L28 and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L28 and CX4.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L28 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern L28 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.