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Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S5300 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was announced 4 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S5300 grades vs the CX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Ricoh CX1

 S5300 CX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Nikon S5300

 CX1 S5300 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Ricoh CX1

 S5300 CX1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S5300 versus Ricoh CX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S5300 versus the CX1.

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and CX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S5300 to give you more detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent S5300 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5300
Sports photography with Ricoh CX1
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
59
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging details
35
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Ricoh CX1
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5300 Ricoh CX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-208mm (8.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138g (0.30 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 DB-70
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $299