Nikon P7800 vs Ricoh CX6

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon P7800 and Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and CX6 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was revealed 2 years later than the CX6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P7800 scores vs the CX6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 enjoys outer measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 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).

Examine the Nikon P7800 and Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the P7800 vs the CX6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and CX6 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and CX6.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7800 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon P7800 will produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher P7800 will have an edge in sensor technology.