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Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S6500 and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was launched 3 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S6500 matches up versus the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Ricoh CX2

 S6500 CX2 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 42 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon S6500

 CX2 S6500 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Ricoh CX2

 S6500 CX2 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6500 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S6500 versus the CX2.

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and CX2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6500 and CX2.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S6500 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern S6500 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 Street photography features
Ricoh CX2 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography advice
50
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6500
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
69
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (185 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6500 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Ricoh CX2
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Ricoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6500 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-08 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 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 ID SLB-10A DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $170 $341