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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Revealed February 2015
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S33 (13MP) and CX5 (10MP) and the S33 (1/3.1") and CX5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The S33 was brought out 3 years after the CX5 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S33 matches up against the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Ricoh CX5

 S33 CX5 
LaunchedFebruary 2015July 2011More modern by 44 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Nikon S33

 CX5 S33 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Ricoh CX5

 S33 CX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S33 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S33 against the CX5.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and CX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and CX5.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S33 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S33 will offer you more detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher S33 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S33
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
33
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (221g)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low frames per second (4.7 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/3.1")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
58
environment proofing
resolution is good (13MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (221g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
36
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
44
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging features
29
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (221 grams)
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Ricoh CX5
 Nikon Coolpix S33Ricoh CX5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S33 Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 16.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4160 x 3120 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
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 distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.7 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options - 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 59 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $399