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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon S640 versus Ricoh CX2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S640 was introduced very close to the CX2 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the S640 scores versus the CX2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Ricoh CX2

 S640 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon S640

 CX2 S640 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Ricoh CX2

 S640 CX2 
LaunchedAugust 2009August 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S640 comes with outer measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S640 versus Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S640 against the CX2.

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and CX2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and CX2.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S640 to give you more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S640
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography information
Ricoh CX2 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography features
62
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than average in class (185g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Ricoh CX2
 Nikon Coolpix S640Ricoh CX2
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-04 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (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 model EN-EL12 DB-70
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $225 $341