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Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(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
Ricoh CX4
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Ricoh CX4

 P1000 CX4 
ReleasedJuly 2018August 2010More modern by 97 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Nikon P1000

 CX4 P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Ricoh CX4

 P1000 CX4 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

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

Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
57
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 Street photography info
Ricoh CX4 Street photography info
51
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (1,415g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P1000
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
49
amazing zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography features
54
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (3000mm)
low battery life (250 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (1,415 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography information
51
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging highlights
58
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (1,415 grams)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Ricoh CX4
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Ricoh CX4
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