Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX2

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon P530 versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the P530 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P530 was announced 4 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P530 grades vs the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P530 and Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P530 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P530 offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the P530 vs the CX2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P530 and CX2 is 67 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P530 and CX2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P530 to offer you extra detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent P530 should have a benefit in sensor tech.