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Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Newer Model is Nikon P1000
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon P900 and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the P900 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P900 was unveiled 5 years after the CX2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P900 matches up vs the CX2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Ricoh CX2

 P900 CX2 
IntroducedMarch 2015August 2009Newer by 68 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon P900

 CX2 P900 

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Ricoh CX2

 P900 CX2 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P900 offers external measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the P900 compared to the CX2.

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P900 and CX2 is 52 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P900 and CX2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P900 to give you more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer P900 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 Street photography information
Ricoh CX2 Street photography information
45
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (899g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P900 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
56
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (360 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography information
60
good battery (360 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
heavier than others (899 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery (360 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P900 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging highlights
54
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no external mic port
heavier than others (899g)
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Ricoh CX2
 Nikon Coolpix P900Ricoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P900 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-03-02 2009-08-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 899g (1.98 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $341