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Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(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
  • Launched February 2010
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 August 2010
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Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S6000 and Ricoh CX4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S6000 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S6000 was launched 6 months prior to the CX4 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S6000 scores against the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Ricoh CX4

 S6000 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Nikon S6000

 CX4 S6000 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Ricoh CX4

 S6000 CX4 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6000 and Ricoh CX4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S6000 and the CX4.

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and CX4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and CX4.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S6000 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography highlights
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than others (205g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography highlights
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S6000 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Ricoh CX4
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-03 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface 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 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure 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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 59 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $211