Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX6
96 Imaging
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24 Overall
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92 Imaging
34 Features
38 Overall
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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched November 2011
Photography Glossary Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Nikon S640 and Ricoh CX6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S640 was announced 3 years before the CX6 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the S640 grades against the CX6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Ricoh CX6. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Ricoh CX6
| S640 | CX6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Nikon S640
| CX6 | S640 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2011 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 27 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Ricoh CX6
| S640 | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S640 enjoys exterior measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Nikon S640 and Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S640 versus the CX6.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S640 and CX6 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and CX6.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S640 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged S640 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S640 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S640 | Ricoh CX6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S640 | Ricoh CX6 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-08-04 | 2011-11-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | - | 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 130g (0.29 pounds) | 201g (0.44 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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-100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $225 | $595 |