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Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon S570 and Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S570 was released 23 months prior to the CX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S570 scores versus the CX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Ricoh CX5

 S570 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Nikon S570

 CX5 S570 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2009Fresher by 23 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Ricoh CX5

 S570 CX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S570 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Nikon S570 and Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S570 compared to the CX5.

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and CX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and CX5.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S570 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S570 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography information
Ricoh CX5 Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S570
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
27
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
44
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging info
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Ricoh CX5
 Nikon Coolpix S570Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Ricoh CX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-04 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 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-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $399