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Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P7000 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Nikon P7000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Renewed by Nikon P7100
Ricoh CX4
(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
  • Announced August 2010
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Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the P7000 (1/1.7") and CX4 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The P7000 was revealed 4 months after the CX4 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the P7000 matches up vs the CX4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Ricoh CX4

 P7000 CX4 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Nikon P7000

 CX4 P7000 

Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Ricoh CX4

 P7000 CX4 
AnnouncedNovember 2010August 2010Similar age
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P7000 provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the P7000 and the CX4.

Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and CX4 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7000 and CX4.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The P7000 comes with the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult.

Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7000 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography advice
45
manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7000 Street photography features
Ricoh CX4 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (310 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7000 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (350 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7000 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography factors
58
good battery life (350 per charge)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (310g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7000 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography information
52
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7000 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
has microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition in class (310 grams)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7000 and Ricoh CX4
 Nikon Coolpix P7000Ricoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7000 Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-11-23 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310g (0.68 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $354 $211