Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX5
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Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched August 2009
(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 July 2011
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Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S1000pj versus Ricoh CX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S1000pj was manufactured 23 months prior to the CX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S1000pj matches up vs the CX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Ricoh CX5
| S1000pj | CX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Nikon S1000pj
| CX5 | S1000pj | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 23 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Ricoh CX5
| S1000pj | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1000pj provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S1000pj and the CX5.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1000pj and CX5.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S1000pj to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older S1000pj will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Ricoh CX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Ricoh CX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-08-04 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| 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 range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 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 ID | EN-EL12 | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $289 | $399 |