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Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Replacement is Nikon P1000
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the P900 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P900 was revealed 3 years after the CX6 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the P900 matches up versus the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Ricoh CX6

 P900 CX6 
IntroducedMarch 2015November 2011Newer by 41 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Nikon P900

 CX6 P900 
Screen resolution1230k921kClearer screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Ricoh CX6

 P900 CX6 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P900 comes with 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) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the P900 versus the CX6.

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and CX6 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P900 and CX6.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon P900 to resolve more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger P900 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P900
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (899 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P900 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (360 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography features
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great battery power (360 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (2000mm)
heavier than competition in class (899 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (201 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (360 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P900
Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
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quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (899 grams)
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Ricoh CX6
 Nikon Coolpix P900Ricoh CX6
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P900 Ricoh CX6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-03-02 2011-11-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 899 grams (1.98 pounds) 201 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $595