Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX4

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S33 (13MP) and CX4 (10MP) and the S33 (1/3.1") and CX4 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The S33 was introduced 4 years later than the CX4 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S33 scores versus the CX4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S33 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S33 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S33 against the CX4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and CX4 is 91 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and CX4.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S33 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon S33 will offer extra detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger S33 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.