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Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(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
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
  • Launched February 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Ricoh CX1

 S6300 CX1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Nikon S6300

 CX1 S6300 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Ricoh CX1

 S6300 CX1 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

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

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography factors
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography details
Ricoh CX1 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography highlights
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Travel photography camera
68
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low MP (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography factors
38
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6300
Vlogging with Ricoh CX1
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S6300 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Ricoh CX1
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Ricoh CX1
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