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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon P310
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon P300 and Ricoh CX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P300 was manufactured at a similar time to the CX5 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the P300 grades against the CX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Ricoh CX5

 P300 CX5 
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Nikon P300

 CX5 P300 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Ricoh CX5

 P300 CX5 
IntroducedMay 2011July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 has got physical 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) and the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the P300 against the CX5.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and CX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and CX5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon P300 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography info
27
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography advice
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography information
63
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than average in class (205g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging details
36
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Ricoh CX5
 Nikon Coolpix P300Ricoh CX5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-05-31 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye 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 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 grams (0.42 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $399