Nikon L610 vs Ricoh CX2
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Nikon L610 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2012
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced August 2009

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon L610 versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The L610 was revealed 3 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the L610 matches up against the CX2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are available at Nikon L610 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Ricoh CX2
L610 | CX2 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon L610
CX2 | L610 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L610 and Ricoh CX2
L610 | CX2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon L610 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L610 has got external measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L610 versus Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the L610 versus the CX2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and CX2 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and CX2.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L610 to give you greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent L610 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

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Nikon L610 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L610 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L610 | Ricoh CX2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-08-09 | 2009-08-20 |
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 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 240g (0.53 lbs) | 185g (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 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 | 120 photographs | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | DB-70 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $150 | $341 |