Nikon S32 vs Ricoh CX6

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S32 vs Ricoh CX6, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S32 (13MP) and CX6 (10MP) and the S32 (1/3") and CX6 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S32 was introduced 2 years after the CX6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S32 scores vs the CX6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S32 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S32 comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S32 against the CX6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and CX6 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and CX6.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S32 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon S32 will result in extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger S32 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.