Nikon L610 vs Ricoh CX1
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Nikon L610 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2009

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Nikon L610 and Ricoh CX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The L610 was brought out 3 years after the CX1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the L610 grades against the CX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Ricoh CX1
L610 | CX1 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Nikon L610
CX1 | L610 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L610 and Ricoh CX1
L610 | CX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon L610 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L610 provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L610 and Ricoh CX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the L610 against the CX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and CX1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and CX1.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L610 to resolve extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger L610 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L610 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L610 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L610 | Ricoh CX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-08-09 | 2009-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 240 gr (0.53 lbs) | 180 gr (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" 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 | 120 photographs | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | DB-70 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $150 | $299 |