Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh CX5

Lets look much closer at the Nikon P7000 and Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the P7000 (1/1.7") and CX5 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The P7000 was launched 7 months earlier than the CX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P7000 matches up vs the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7000 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the P7000 against the CX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and CX5 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7000 and CX5.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor sizing. The P7000 includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The older P7000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.