Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh CX5

Lets look closer at the Nikon S6100 versus Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was brought out 5 months prior to the CX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S6100 grades versus the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S6100 against the CX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and CX5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S6100 to give you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.