Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX2
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63 Overall
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Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P900 and Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P900 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Ricoh CX2
P900 | CX2 | |||
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Introduced | March 2015 | August 2009 | Newer by 68 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon P900
CX2 | P900 |
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Common features in the Nikon P900 and Ricoh CX2
P900 | CX2 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Check out the Nikon P900 and Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P900 and CX2 is 52 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P900 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |