Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh CX6

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S5200 vs Ricoh CX6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was introduced 15 months later than the CX6 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S5200 grades versus the CX6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S5200 vs the CX6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and CX6.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S5200 to give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger S5200 will have an edge in sensor technology.