Nikon P340 vs Ricoh CX5

Lets look much closer at the Nikon P340 vs Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty similar but the P340 (1/1.7") and CX5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The P340 was unveiled 2 years later than the CX5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the P340 grades against the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Ricoh CX5. The full galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P340 features physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the P340 vs the CX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and CX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and CX5.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P340 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon P340 will offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent P340 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.