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Nikon L28 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched November 2011
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Nikon L28 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon L28 and Ricoh CX6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L28 was released 15 months after the CX6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L28 grades vs the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Ricoh CX6

 L28 CX6 
LaunchedJanuary 2013November 2011Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Nikon L28

 CX6 L28 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Ricoh CX6

 L28 CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 offers external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the L28 versus the CX6.

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L28 and CX6 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L28 and CX6.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L28 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent L28 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography advice
33
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L28
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Ricoh CX6
39
good MP (20MP)
great battery pack (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography factors
74
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than average (201g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
48
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Nikon L28 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Ricoh CX6
 Nikon Coolpix L28Ricoh CX6
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 201g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA DB-100
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $90 $595