Nikon P310 vs Ricoh CX2

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon P310 vs Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was unveiled 2 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the P310 matches up versus the CX2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 has got physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the P310 and the CX2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and CX2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and CX2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon P310 to give you more detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger P310 will have a benefit in sensor tech.