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Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX3 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
  • Released January 2013
Ricoh CX3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Ricoh CX3

 S6500 CX3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 32 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon S6500

 CX3 S6500 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Ricoh CX3

 S6500 CX3 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and CX3 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography advice
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6500
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography features
50
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average (206g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
50
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Ricoh CX3
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Ricoh CX3
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