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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was released 3 months later than the CX6 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L810 scores versus the CX6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Ricoh CX6

 L810 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Nikon L810

 CX6 L810 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1230k921kCrisper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Ricoh CX6

 L810 CX6 
RevealedFebruary 2012November 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 offers outside measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the L810 vs the CX6.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and CX6 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and CX6.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L810 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Street photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography advice
60
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than average in class (201g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
44
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging advice
27
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Ricoh CX6
 Nikon Coolpix L810Ricoh CX6
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 430g (0.95 lb) 201g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 300 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $280 $595