Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX6
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Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P900 and Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P900 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Ricoh CX6
P900 | CX6 | |||
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Introduced | March 2015 | November 2011 | Newer by 41 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Nikon P900
CX6 | P900 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | 921k | Clearer screen (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P900 and Ricoh CX6
P900 | CX6 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and CX6 is 52 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P900 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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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 |