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Nikon S30 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2009
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Nikon S30 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S30 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is very comparable but the S30 (1/3") and CX1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The S30 was launched 2 years after the CX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S30 grades vs the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Ricoh CX1

 S30 CX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Nikon S30

 CX1 S30 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Ricoh CX1

 S30 CX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S30 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S30 vs the CX1.

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and CX1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S30 and CX1.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S30 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Nikon S30 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern S30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
25
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW support
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S30
Street photography with Ricoh CX1
51
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (214g)
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography features
29
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.5 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
has no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography details
52
environment proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (214 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
MP count low (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography highlights
26
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
23
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (214g)
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S30 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Ricoh CX1
 Nikon Coolpix S30Ricoh CX1
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S30 Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" 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 240 shots -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $119 $299