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Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S3300 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Ricoh CX5

 S3300 CX5 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2011Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Nikon S3300

 CX5 S3300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Ricoh CX5

 S3300 CX5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

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

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3300
Street photography with Ricoh CX5
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition (128g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Ricoh CX5
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Ricoh CX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
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 rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 180 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $99 $399