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Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon P520
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the P530 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P530 was revealed 3 years later than the CX4 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P530 grades against the CX4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Ricoh CX4

 P530 CX4 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2010Fresher by 43 months
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Nikon P530

 CX4 P530 

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Ricoh CX4

 P530 CX4 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P530 has got outer measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the P530 vs the CX4.

Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P530 and CX4 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P530 and CX4.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon P530 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern P530 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P530
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (494g)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P530 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography information
48
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
52
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (240 shots)
heavier than competitors (494 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (240 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging highlights
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors (494 grams)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Ricoh CX4
 Nikon Coolpix P530Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P530 Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-07 2010-08-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 494g (1.09 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL5 DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $211