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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon S6200 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was introduced 2 years after the CX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S6200 grades versus the CX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Ricoh CX1

 S6200 CX1 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Nikon S6200

 CX1 S6200 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Ricoh CX1

 S6200 CX1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6200 has external measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S6200 versus the CX1.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and CX1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and CX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S6200 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer S6200 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography advice
70
provides touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Ricoh CX1
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Ricoh CX1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Ricoh CX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-24 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-70
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $229 $299