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Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 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
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S8100 was announced 10 months earlier than the CX5 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the S8100 grades versus the CX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Ricoh CX5

 S8100 CX5 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Nikon S8100

 CX5 S8100 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2010More modern by 10 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Ricoh CX5

 S8100 CX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8100 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S8100 and the CX5.

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and CX5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S8100 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged S8100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 Street photography information
Ricoh CX5 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8100
Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
38
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography highlights
55
flash built-in
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average (205 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography information
31
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
44
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging features
30
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Ricoh CX5
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Ricoh CX5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S8100 Ricoh CX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-08 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 59 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $399