Nikon P310 vs Ricoh CX5

The following is a complete overview of the Nikon P310 versus Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P310 was brought out 12 months after the CX5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P310 grades against the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the P310 versus the CX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P310 and CX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and CX5.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P310 to resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger P310 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.