Nikon P7800 vs Ricoh CX2

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon P7800 and Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and CX2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was unveiled 4 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P7800 scores against the CX2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 enjoys exterior measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7800 and Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the P7800 and the CX2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and CX2 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and CX2.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7800 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon P7800 will produce extra detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer P7800 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.