Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX2
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Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Ricoh CX2
S5300 | CX2 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 54 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon S5300
CX2 | S5300 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Ricoh CX2
S5300 | CX2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Nikon S5300 and Ricoh CX2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |