Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh CX4

The following is a extended overview of the Nikon S4300 versus Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was announced 18 months after the CX4 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S4300 grades against the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S4300 against the CX4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and CX4.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S4300 to produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher S4300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.