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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(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
Ricoh CX2
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Ricoh CX2

 S6100 CX2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011August 2009Newer by 18 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon S6100

 CX2 S6100 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Ricoh CX2

 S6100 CX2 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography info
Ricoh CX2 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography highlights
65
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6100
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
32
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Ricoh CX2
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Ricoh CX2
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