Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh CX1
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Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Launched February 2012
(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
- Launched February 2009

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S6300 was launched 2 years later than the CX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S6300 scores vs the CX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Ricoh CX1
S6300 | CX1 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Nikon S6300
CX1 | S6300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Ricoh CX1
S6300 | CX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S6300 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh CX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S6300 and the CX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and CX1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and CX1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6300 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent S6300 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Ricoh CX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-01 | 2009-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 9MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 180 grams (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 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 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 | 230 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $200 | $299 |