Nikon P600 vs Ricoh CX6

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon P600 and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P600 was introduced 2 years later than the CX6 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P600 grades against the CX6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P600 and Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P600 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P600 has outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Nikon P600 and Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the P600 against the CX6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and CX6 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P600 and CX6.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon P600 to render greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher P600 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.