Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh CX2

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh CX2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was brought out 13 months after the CX2 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S5100 scores versus the CX2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5100 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S5100 versus the CX2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S5100 and CX2.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S5100 to render greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S5100 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.