Nikon P80 vs Ricoh CX4
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Nikon P80 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
- Released January 2009
- Replacement is Nikon P90
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Released August 2010

Nikon P80 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Nikon P80 versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the P80 (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The P80 was brought out 19 months earlier than the CX4 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P80 scores versus the CX4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon P80 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P80 & Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P80 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Ricoh CX4
P80 | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Nikon P80
CX4 | P80 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 19 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P80 and Ricoh CX4
P80 | CX4 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Nikon P80 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P80 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Nikon P80 versus Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the P80 against the CX4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and CX4 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P80 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and CX4.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged P80 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon P80 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P80 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P80 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P80 | Ricoh CX4 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2010-08-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 pounds) | 205g (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $400 | $211 |