Nikon S6500 vs Ricoh CX5

Here, we are looking at the Nikon S6500 versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was announced 18 months after the CX5 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S6500 scores against the CX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6500 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6500 versus Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S6500 against the CX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and CX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and CX5.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6500 to provide extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger S6500 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.