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Nikon L830 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon L830 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon L820
  • Refreshed by Nikon L840
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Nikon L830 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon L830 versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the L830 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L830 was revealed 4 years after the CX2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L830 grades vs the CX2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Ricoh CX2

 L830 CX2 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon L830

 CX2 L830 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Ricoh CX2

 L830 CX2 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon L830 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L830 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the L830 vs the CX2.

Nikon L830 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and CX2 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L830 and CX2.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon L830 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent L830 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L830 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L830
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
53
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (508 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography details
51
great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L830
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
58
great battery (390 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (765mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (508 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than average in class (185g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography info
43
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery (390 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (508 grams)
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Nikon L830 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Ricoh CX2
 Nikon Coolpix L830Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L830 Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2009-08-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type 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 16MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-765mm (33.3x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 508 grams (1.12 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 29mm (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 390 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $341