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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon P310
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon P300 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P300 was brought out 2 years after the CX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P300 grades versus the CX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Ricoh CX1

 P300 CX1 
AnnouncedMay 2011February 2009More modern by 28 months
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Nikon P300

 CX1 P300 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Ricoh CX1

 P300 CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 has outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the P300 against the CX1.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and CX1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and CX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P300 to offer you more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer P300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography information
Ricoh CX1 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography details
63
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
59
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging details
36
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Ricoh CX1
 Nikon Coolpix P300Ricoh CX1
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-05-31 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 gr (0.42 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 240 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-70
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $299