Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh CX6
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Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Released June 2010
(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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Released November 2011
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Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S8000 and Ricoh CX6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S8000 was announced 17 months before the CX6 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S8000 matches up vs the CX6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Ricoh CX6
| S8000 | CX6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Nikon S8000
| CX6 | S8000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2011 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 17 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 921k | Crisper screen (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Ricoh CX6
| S8000 | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S8000 against the CX6.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and CX6 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and CX6.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S8000 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged S8000 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Nikon S8000 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Ricoh CX6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Ricoh CX6 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-06-16 | 2011-11-15 |
| 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 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | 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 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 183 gr (0.40 pounds) | 201 gr (0.44 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $300 | $595 |
