Nikon P600 vs Ricoh CX5

Below, we are matching up the Nikon P600 vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P600 was launched 2 years after the CX5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P600 scores against the CX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P600 and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P600 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P600 provides outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the P600 against the CX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and CX5 is 65 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P600 and CX5.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon P600 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern P600 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.