Nikon P500 vs Ricoh CX5

Here, we are comparing the Nikon P500 and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the P500 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P500 was unveiled 5 months prior to the CX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the P500 matches up against the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P500 and Ricoh CX5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P500 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P500 features 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 CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P500 and Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the P500 against the CX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P500 and CX5 is 67 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P500 and CX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon P500 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.