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Nikon S800c vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2013
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S800c vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon S800c and Ricoh CX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S800c was announced 19 months after the CX5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S800c grades vs the CX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Ricoh CX5

 S800c CX5 
ReleasedFebruary 2013July 2011More modern by 19 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Nikon S800c

 CX5 S800c 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution920k819kSharper display (+101k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Ricoh CX5

 S800c CX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c has external measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S800c compared to the CX5.

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and CX5.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S800c to result in greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer S800c provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S800c
Street photography with Ricoh CX5
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S800c
Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (140 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
65
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (140 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
41
quite wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (140 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S800c
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon S800c vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Ricoh CX5
 Nikon Coolpix S800cRicoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-02-04 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 819k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184 gr (0.41 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" 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 140 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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