Nikon P500 vs Ricoh CX4

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon P500 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the P500 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P500 was released 6 months after the CX4 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P500 grades vs the CX4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P500 & Ricoh CX4. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P500 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P500 has outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the P500 compared to the CX4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P500 and CX4 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P500 and CX4.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon P500 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.