Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX5
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![Nikon Coolpix P530 front Nikon Coolpix P530 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P530/Nikon-P530-front.jpg)
![Ricoh CX5 front Ricoh CX5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-CX5/Ricoh-CX5-front.jpg)
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Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
- Released February 2014
- Replaced the Nikon P520
(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
- Revealed July 2011
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Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon P530 and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the P530 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The P530 was launched 2 years after the CX5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P530 scores versus the CX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P530 and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P530 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Ricoh CX5
P530 | CX5 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 32 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Nikon P530
CX5 | P530 |
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Common features in the Nikon P530 and Ricoh CX5
P530 | CX5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P530 offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon P530 and Ricoh CX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the P530 versus the CX5.
![Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P530-vs-Ricoh-CX5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P530 and CX5 is 67 and 92 respectively.
![Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P530-vs-Ricoh-CX5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P530 and CX5.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon P530 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent P530 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
![Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P530-vs-Ricoh-CX5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P530-vs-Ricoh-CX5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P530 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P530 | Ricoh CX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-02-07 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias 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 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 494 gr (1.09 lb) | 205 gr (0.45 lb) |
Physical 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 rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $280 | $399 |