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Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced August 2009
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
  • Introduced November 2011
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Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S1000pj versus Ricoh CX6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was unveiled 3 years earlier than the CX6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1000pj grades versus the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Ricoh CX6

 S1000pj CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Nikon S1000pj

 CX6 S1000pj 
IntroducedNovember 2011August 2009Newer by 27 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Ricoh CX6

 S1000pj CX6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S1000pj offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S1000pj versus Ricoh CX6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S1000pj vs the CX6.

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and CX6 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and CX6.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S1000pj to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography features
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography features
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition (201 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon S1000pj vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Ricoh CX6
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjRicoh CX6
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-04 2011-11-15
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 201 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $289 $595