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Nikon S6900 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon S6900 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Nikon S6900
(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
Ricoh CX4
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Ricoh CX4

 S6900 CX4 
ReleasedFebruary 2015August 2010More recent by 55 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Nikon S6900

 CX4 S6900 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Ricoh CX4

 S6900 CX4 
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Nikon S6900 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and CX4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S6900 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6900 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography factors
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
62
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (181 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6900 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography advice
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
heavier than average (181g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competitors (205g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Vlogging camera
70
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (181g)
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S6900 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Ricoh CX4
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Ricoh CX4
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