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Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S5200 versus Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was manufactured 2 years after the CX3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S5200 grades against the CX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Ricoh CX3

 S5200 CX3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon S5200

 CX3 S5200 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Ricoh CX3

 S5200 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S5200 features external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S5200 versus the CX3.

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and CX3.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S5200 to give more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger S5200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography information
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography features
Ricoh CX3 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5200
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
28
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography details
68
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (160 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
66
lighter than competitors (206g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Ricoh CX3
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146g (0.32 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 160 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 DB-100
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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