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Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh CX4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was released at a similar time to the CX4 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S5100 scores against the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Ricoh CX4

 S5100 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Nikon S5100

 CX4 S5100 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Ricoh CX4

 S5100 CX4 
AnnouncedAugust 2010August 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S5100 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S5100 vs the CX4.

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5100 and CX4.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S5100 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 Street photography details
Ricoh CX4 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (132 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5100
Travel photography with Ricoh CX4
62
lighter than others in class (132 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than others (205 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (132 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S5100 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Ricoh CX4
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Ricoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S5100 Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-17 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL10 DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $211