Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX4
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Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
- 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
- Released July 2018
- Previous Model is Nikon P900
(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
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Released August 2010

Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The P1000 was manufactured 8 years after the CX4 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the P1000 scores versus the CX4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Ricoh CX4
P1000 | CX4 | |||
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Released | July 2018 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 97 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Nikon P1000
CX4 | P1000 |
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Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Ricoh CX4
P1000 | CX4 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P1000 comes with physical measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the P1000 compared to the CX4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and CX4 is 49 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P1000 and CX4.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon P1000 to provide more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern P1000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P1000 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P1000 | Ricoh CX4 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2018-07-10 | 2010-08-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Nikon Expeed | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-3000mm (125.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1415 gr (3.12 pounds) | 205 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") | 102 x 59 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 | 250 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,000 | $211 |