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Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released August 2009
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S1000pj versus Ricoh CX2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was revealed about the same time to the CX2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S1000pj grades versus the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Ricoh CX2

 S1000pj CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon S1000pj

 CX2 S1000pj 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Ricoh CX2

 S1000pj CX2 
AnnouncedAugust 2009August 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S1000pj has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S1000pj versus Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S1000pj and the CX2.

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and CX2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and CX2.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S1000pj to produce more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography info
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than average (185 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Ricoh CX2
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjRicoh CX2
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-04 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 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 ID EN-EL12 DB-70
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $289 $341