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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released August 2009
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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon S620 and Ricoh CX2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S620 was revealed 6 months before the CX2 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S620 matches up against the CX2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Ricoh CX2

 S620 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon S620

 CX2 S620 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Ricoh CX2

 S620 CX2 
ReleasedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon S620 features outer measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S620 against the CX2.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and CX2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and CX2.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S620 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others in class (120 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S620
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Ricoh CX2
 Nikon Coolpix S620Ricoh CX2
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Ricoh CX2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 ID EN-EL12 DB-70
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $37 $341