Nikon P100 vs Ricoh CX4
Portability
68 Imaging
33 Features
42 Overall
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68 Imaging
33 Features
42 Overall
36
Portability
92 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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Nikon P100 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
Nikon P100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
- Introduced July 2010
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
(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
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2010
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On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon P100 versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the P100 (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the P100 scores versus the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Ricoh CX4
| P100 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Nikon P100
| CX4 | P100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P100 and Ricoh CX4
| P100 | CX4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | August 2010 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon P100 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P100 comes with outside dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Nikon P100 versus Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the P100 versus the CX4.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P100 and CX4 is 68 and 92 respectively.
Nikon P100 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P100 and CX4.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files although you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.
Nikon P100 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon P100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Ricoh CX4 Street photography factors
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (481 grams)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Nikon P100 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
long zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Nikon P100 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography factors
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (678mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (481 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lighter than others (205 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Nikon P100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Nikon P100 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (481g)
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Nikon P100 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P100 | Ricoh CX4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix P100 | Ricoh CX4 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2010-08-19 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-678mm (26.1x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 481g (1.06 pounds) | 205g (0.45 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" 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 ID | EN-EL5 | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $400 | $211 |