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Nikon P950 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon P950 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Nikon P950
(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
Ricoh CX4
(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
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon P950 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon P950 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the P950 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P950 was released 9 years later than the CX4 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the P950 matches up vs the CX4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Ricoh CX4

 P950 CX4 
LaunchedJanuary 2020August 2010Fresher by 115 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Nikon P950

 CX4 P950 

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Ricoh CX4

 P950 CX4 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon P950 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P950 offers external dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") along with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the P950 and the CX4.

Nikon P950 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and CX4 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P950 and CX4.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P950 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer P950 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P950 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
57
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Street photography highlights
53
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (1,005g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
54
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography advice
59
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
heavier than competition (1,005 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (205g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography details
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging info
59
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (1,005g)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon P950 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Ricoh CX4
 Nikon Coolpix P950Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix P950 Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-01-07 2010-08-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1005g (2.22 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $797 $211