Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX2
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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S620 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Ricoh CX2
S620 | CX2 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon S620
CX2 | S620 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Ricoh CX2
S620 | CX2 | |||
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Released | February 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Nikon S620 and Ricoh CX2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |