Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh CX1

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is very well matched but the P7000 (1/1.7") and CX1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The P7000 was released 22 months later than the CX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the P7000 scores against the CX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P7000 comes with external dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the P7000 and the CX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and CX1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7000 and CX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P7000 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon P7000 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent P7000 provides an edge in sensor innovation.