Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh CX1

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S3500 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was introduced 4 years after the CX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S3500 grades versus the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Ricoh CX1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3500 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3500 and Ricoh CX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S3500 and the CX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and CX1.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3500 to result in greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent S3500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.