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Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
Ricoh CX2
(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
  • Released August 2009
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Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S100 and Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S100 was launched 2 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the S100 grades against the CX2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Ricoh CX2

 S100 CX2 
ReleasedAugust 2011August 2009More recent by 25 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon S100

 CX2 S100 
Display resolution920k820kSharper display (+100k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Ricoh CX2

 S100 CX2 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S100 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S100 and the CX2.

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and CX2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and CX2.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S100 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent S100 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography features
Ricoh CX2 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography information
65
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than others in class (185g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (150 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S100
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
35
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (185 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Ricoh CX2
 Nikon Coolpix S100Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-24 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 820k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 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 150 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-70
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $240 $341