Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX3
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Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S6500 was revealed 2 years after the CX3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S6500 scores against the CX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Ricoh CX3
S6500 | CX3 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | June 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon S6500
CX3 | S6500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Ricoh CX3
S6500 | CX3 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6500 has got 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) and the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S6500 against the CX3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and CX3 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S6500 and CX3.
Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6500 to show more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S6500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Ricoh CX3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | AMOLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lb) | 206 grams (0.45 lb) |
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 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 | SLB-10A | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $170 | $329 |