Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX2
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Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
- Revealed September 2010
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2009
Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Nikon S8100 and Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S8100 was launched 13 months later than the CX2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S8100 grades against the CX2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Ricoh CX2
S8100 | CX2 | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | August 2009 | More recent by 13 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon S8100
CX2 | S8100 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Ricoh CX2
S8100 | CX2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8100 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S8100 and Ricoh CX2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S8100 compared to the CX2.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and CX2 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8100 and CX2.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S8100 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern S8100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Ricoh CX2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-09-08 | 2009-08-20 |
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 | 12MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 180 grams (0.40 lb) | 185 grams (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Type 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $299 | $341 |