Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh CX1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S6100 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was manufactured 24 months later than the CX1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S6100 matches up against the CX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6100 and Ricoh CX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S6100 against the CX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and CX1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and CX1.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S6100 to give you more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern S6100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.