Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh CX5

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was manufactured 7 months later than the CX5 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S4300 matches up vs the CX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S4300 compared to the CX5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and CX5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S4300 to provide greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent S4300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.