Nikon P530 vs Ricoh CX5

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P530 and CX5 is 67 and 92 respectively.

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.