Nikon P500 vs Ricoh CX6

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon P500 versus Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the P500 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P500 was manufactured 9 months prior to the CX6 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P500 scores against the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P500 and Ricoh CX6. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P500 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P500 offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the P500 vs the CX6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P500 and CX6 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P500 and CX6.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P500 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged P500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.