Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh CX6

The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh CX6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the P7000 (1/1.7") and CX6 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7000 was introduced 11 months before the CX6 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the P7000 scores against the CX6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7000 comes with outer measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7000 vs Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the P7000 versus the CX6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7000 and CX6 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and CX6.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The P7000 provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged P7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.