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Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released August 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S5300 and Ricoh CX2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was released 4 years after the CX2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S5300 grades versus the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Ricoh CX2

 S5300 CX2 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2009Newer by 54 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon S5300

 CX2 S5300 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Ricoh CX2

 S5300 CX2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 has exterior measurements 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 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S5300 vs the CX2.

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and CX2.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S5300 to give more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer S5300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5300
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (138g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5300
Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (138g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than competition (185 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging advice
35
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Ricoh CX2
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Ricoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5300 Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2009-08-20
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 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-208mm (8.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138g (0.30 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 180 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 DB-70
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $341