Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh CX5

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S3300 versus Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was released 7 months later than the CX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S3300 scores against the CX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 provides external measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S3300 against the CX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and CX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and CX5.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S3300 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer S3300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.