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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S6200 and Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was revealed 15 months after the CX3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S6200 grades against the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Ricoh CX3

 S6200 CX3 
RevealedAugust 2011June 2010Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon S6200

 CX3 S6200 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Ricoh CX3

 S6200 CX3 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6200 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S6200 and the CX3.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and CX3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and CX3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S6200 to result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer S6200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography details
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography features
70
features touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than average (206 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging info
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S6200 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Ricoh CX3
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-24 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 life 250 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $229 $329