Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX6

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S8100 vs Ricoh CX6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was released 14 months before the CX6 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S8100 grades vs the CX6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S8100 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S8100 vs the CX6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and CX6 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8100 and CX6.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S8100 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older S8100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.