Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX4

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S620 and Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was announced 18 months earlier than the CX4 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S620 matches up against the CX4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S620 & Ricoh CX4. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S620 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S620 offers external dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Nikon S620 and Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S620 and the CX4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and CX4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and CX4.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S620 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.