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Nikon L820 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
72
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Nikon L820 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L810
  • Updated by Nikon L830
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
  • Revealed November 2011
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Nikon L820 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon L820 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the L820 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L820 was revealed 15 months after the CX6 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L820 grades vs the CX6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Ricoh CX6

 L820 CX6 
RevealedJanuary 2013November 2011Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Nikon L820

 CX6 L820 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution1230k921kClearer screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L820 and Ricoh CX6

 L820 CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon L820 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L820 features outer measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L820 vs Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the L820 vs the CX6.

Nikon L820 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L820 and CX6 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L820 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L820 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L820 and CX6.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L820 to show extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher L820 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L820 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Nikon L820 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L820 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L820 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L820 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Street photography factors
38
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (470 grams)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L820 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography advice
36
incredible zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L820 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography factors
56
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (675mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (470 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L820 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography details
36
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L820 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging information
24
relatively wide (23mm)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
heavier than others in class (470 grams)
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon L820 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L820 and Ricoh CX6
 Nikon Coolpix L820Ricoh CX6
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L820 Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-11-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-675mm (29.3x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 470 gr (1.04 pounds) 201 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 85mm (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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $192 $595