Nikon S6900 vs Ricoh CX4
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Nikon S6900 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2015
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Released August 2010
Nikon S6900 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S6900 vs Ricoh CX4, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S6900 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe S6900 was revealed 4 years later than the CX4 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S6900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S6900 scores against the CX4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S6900 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6900 & Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6900 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Ricoh CX4
S6900 | CX4 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | August 2010 | More recent by 55 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Nikon S6900
CX4 | S6900 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Ricoh CX4
S6900 | CX4 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon S6900 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6900 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 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).
Examine the Nikon S6900 vs Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S6900 vs the CX4.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S6900 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6900 and CX4.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S6900 to provide more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern S6900 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon S6900 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Ricoh CX4 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-02-10 | 2010-08-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 181 grams (0.40 pounds) | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 180 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $190 | $211 |