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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2015
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S33 (13MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the S33 (1/3.1") and CX2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S33 was unveiled 5 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S33 grades versus the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Ricoh CX2

 S33 CX2 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2009More recent by 67 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon S33

 CX2 S33 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Ricoh CX2

 S33 CX2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S33 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S33 compared to the CX2.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and CX2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and CX2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S33 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Nikon S33 will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger S33 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S33
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
33
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
25
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S33
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (221g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S33
Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (4.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/3.1")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
58
weather proofing
good megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (221 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (185g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography features
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/3.1")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S33
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (221g)
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Ricoh CX2
 Nikon Coolpix S33Ricoh CX2
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S33 Ricoh CX2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-10 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 16.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4160 x 3120 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m (ISO 400)
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 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (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 220 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 DB-70
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $150 $341