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Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
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Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P900
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon P1000 and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was announced 7 years later than the CX5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the P1000 grades against the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Ricoh CX5

 P1000 CX5 
AnnouncedJuly 2018July 2011Fresher by 85 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Nikon P1000

 CX5 P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Ricoh CX5

 P1000 CX5 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P1000 has got exterior 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) and the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the P1000 against the CX5.

Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P1000 and CX5 is 49 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P1000 and CX5.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon P1000 to produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger P1000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P1000
Street photography with Ricoh CX5
51
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (1,415g)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P1000
Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
54
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (3000mm)
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
heavier than average in class (1,415 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (205 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P1000
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
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you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (1,415g)
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Ricoh CX5
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Ricoh CX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-07-10 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Nikon Expeed Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-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 10MP
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415 gr (3.12 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
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 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 life 250 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,000 $399