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Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
30
Overall
30

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched September 2010
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S8100 versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was introduced 19 months after the CX1 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the S8100 scores against the CX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Ricoh CX1

 S8100 CX1 
RevealedSeptember 2010February 2009More modern by 19 months
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Nikon S8100

 CX1 S8100 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Ricoh CX1

 S8100 CX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S8100 provides physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S8100 versus Ricoh CX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the S8100 compared to the CX1.

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and CX1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S8100 and CX1.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S8100 to result in extra detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer S8100 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8100
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
26
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8100
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
55
flash built-in
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low MP (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography information
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low MP (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging highlights
30
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Ricoh CX1
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Ricoh CX1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S8100 Ricoh CX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-08 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 220 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-70
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $299