Nikon P80 vs Ricoh CX2

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon P80 and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the P80 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P80 was released 7 months prior to the CX2 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the P80 matches up versus the CX2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P80 and Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P80 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P80 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the P80 vs the CX2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and CX2 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and CX2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon P80 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged P80 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.