Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX6

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon P1000 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was released 6 years after the CX6 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P1000 grades against the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P1000 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P1000 offers physical dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the P1000 and the CX6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P1000 and CX6 is 49 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P1000 and CX6.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon P1000 to show more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern P1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.