Nikon P950 vs Ricoh CX2
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Nikon P950 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
- Revealed January 2020
(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
- Announced August 2009
Nikon P950 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Nikon P950 versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the P950 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe P950 was brought out 10 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the P950 scores against the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon P950 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P950 and Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P950 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Ricoh CX2
P950 | CX2 | |||
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Announced | January 2020 | August 2009 | More recent by 127 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon P950
CX2 | P950 |
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Common features in the Nikon P950 and Ricoh CX2
P950 | CX2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Nikon P950 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P950 features physical measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") along with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Look at the Nikon P950 versus Ricoh CX2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the P950 against the CX2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and CX2 is 52 and 93 respectively.
Nikon P950 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and CX2.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P950 to deliver more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer P950 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon P950 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P950 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P950 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P950 | Ricoh CX2 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2020-01-07 | 2009-08-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-2000mm (83.3x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 90 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 300s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) | 185 grams (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 | 290 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $797 | $341 |