Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh CX2
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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced August 2009
Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon S6100 versus Ricoh CX2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S6100 was unveiled 18 months after the CX2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S6100 scores vs the CX2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are available at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Ricoh CX2
S6100 | CX2 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | August 2009 | Newer by 18 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon S6100
CX2 | S6100 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Ricoh CX2
S6100 | CX2 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S6100 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has sizing 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 S6100 versus Ricoh CX2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S6100 versus the CX2.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and CX2.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S6100 to resolve extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger S6100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Ricoh CX2 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-02-09 | 2009-08-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | 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 | 16 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 life | 210 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $195 | $341 |