Nikon P330 vs Ricoh CX5

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon P330 and Ricoh CX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the P330 (1/1.7") and CX5 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The P330 was introduced 20 months later than the CX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the P330 matches up versus the CX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P330 has outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the P330 compared to the CX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P330 and CX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and CX5.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P330 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon P330 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher P330 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.