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Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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
  • Revealed November 2011
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Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon S100 versus Ricoh CX6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S100 was released 2 months earlier than the CX6 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S100 grades against the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Ricoh CX6

 S100 CX6 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Nikon S100

 CX6 S100 
Screen resolution1230k820kClearer screen (+410k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Ricoh CX6

 S100 CX6 
RevealedAugust 2011November 2011Similar age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S100 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S100 versus Ricoh CX6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S100 against the CX6.

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and CX6 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and CX6.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S100 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively.

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S100
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (150 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Travel photography camera
65
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery (150 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging factors
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Ricoh CX6
 Nikon Coolpix S100Ricoh CX6
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Ricoh CX6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-24 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 820k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Organic LED monitor Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 201g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 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 150 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $240 $595