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Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2009
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S570 and Ricoh CX2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S570 was introduced at a similar time to the CX2 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S570 matches up versus the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Ricoh CX2

 S570 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon S570

 CX2 S570 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Ricoh CX2

 S570 CX2 
IntroducedAugust 2009August 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S570 has got external measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S570 and Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S570 compared to the CX2.

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and CX2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and CX2.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S570 to show greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S570
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S570
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than competition (185g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S570
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
28
decently wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Ricoh CX2
 Nikon Coolpix S570Ricoh CX2
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Ricoh CX2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-04 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings - 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL10 DB-70
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $341