Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX5

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S620 versus Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S620 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the CX5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S620 matches up against the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S620 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S620 provides exterior dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S620 versus Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S620 and the CX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and CX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and CX5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S620 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.