Nikon S5300 vs Ricoh CX6

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S5300 and Ricoh CX6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was launched 2 years after the CX6 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S5300 matches up against the CX6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S5300 and the CX6.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5300 and CX6.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S5300 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher S5300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.