Nikon P100 vs Ricoh CX6

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon P100 and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the P100 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P100 was introduced 16 months prior to the CX6 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P100 matches up against the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P100 and Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P100 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P100 has outside measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P100 and Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the P100 and the CX6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P100 and CX6 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and CX6.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The older P100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.