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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2014
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon S3600 and Ricoh CX2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was unveiled 4 years after the CX2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S3600 scores vs the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Ricoh CX2

 S3600 CX2 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 54 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon S3600

 CX2 S3600 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Ricoh CX2

 S3600 CX2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3600 and Ricoh CX2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S3600 vs the CX2.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and CX2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and CX2.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to resolve more detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent S3600 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3600
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
37
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
40
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Ricoh CX2
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3600 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 DB-70
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $341