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Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Ricoh CX5
(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 July 2011
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Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S8000 versus Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was released 13 months earlier than the CX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S8000 grades against the CX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Ricoh CX5

 S8000 CX5 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Nikon S8000

 CX5 S8000 
ReleasedJuly 2011June 2010More recent by 13 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Ricoh CX5

 S8000 CX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S8000 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S8000 versus the CX5.

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8000 and CX5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S8000 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older S8000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography advice
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
44
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Ricoh CX5
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8000 Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL12 DB-100
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $399