Nikon P90 vs Ricoh CX5

Below, we are comparing the Nikon P90 and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the P90 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P90 was announced 3 years before the CX5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P90 grades against the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P90 & Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P90 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P90 provides exterior measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the P90 against the CX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P90 and CX5 is 70 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P90 and CX5.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P90 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older P90 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.