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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX6 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
  • Launched May 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon P310
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Nikon P300 versus Ricoh CX6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was unveiled 5 months prior to the CX6 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the P300 scores versus the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Ricoh CX6

 P300 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Nikon P300

 CX6 P300 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution1230k922kClearer display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Ricoh CX6

 P300 CX6 
RevealedMay 2011November 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the P300 compared to the CX6.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and CX6 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P300 and CX6.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P300 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P300
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
27
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography info
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
63
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
66
lighter than others (201 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P300
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
43
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
45
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging features
36
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon P300 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Ricoh CX6
 Nikon Coolpix P300Ricoh CX6
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Ricoh CX6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-05-31 2011-11-15
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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189g (0.42 lb) 201g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $500 $595