Nikon P7700 vs Ricoh CX1

Here is a complete review of the Nikon P7700 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the P7700 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) and the P7700 (1/1.7") and CX1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The P7700 was released 4 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the P7700 grades vs the CX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 comes with outer measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7700 versus Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the P7700 and the CX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and CX1 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and CX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7700 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon P7700 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger P7700 should have an advantage in sensor technology.