Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX4

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S5300 versus Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was brought out 3 years after the CX4 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S5300 grades against the CX4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5300 & Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S5300 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S5300 and the CX4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and CX4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and CX4.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S5300 to give you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent S5300 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.