Nikon S31 vs Ricoh CX6

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S31 and Ricoh CX6, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the S31 (1/2.9") and CX6 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The S31 was unveiled 20 months after the CX6 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S31 matches up vs the CX6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Ricoh CX6. The full galleries are available at Nikon S31 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S31 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S31 and Ricoh CX6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S31 against the CX6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and CX6 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and CX6.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The S31 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The more modern S31 should have an edge in sensor tech.