Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh CX3
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92 Imaging
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Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
- Introduced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S6000 versus Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S6000 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S6000 was announced 4 months prior to the CX3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S6000 grades versus the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Ricoh CX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Ricoh CX3
S6000 | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon S6000
CX3 | S6000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Ricoh CX3
S6000 | CX3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S6000 versus Ricoh CX3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S6000 against the CX3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and CX3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and CX3.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S6000 to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Ricoh CX3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-02-03 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) | 206 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | EN-EL12 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $300 | $329 |