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Nikon S810c vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2014
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Nikon S810c vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon S810c and Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was introduced 4 years after the CX2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S810c matches up vs the CX2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Ricoh CX2

 S810c CX2 
RevealedApril 2014August 2009More modern by 57 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k920kCrisper screen (+309k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Nikon S810c

 CX2 S810c 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Ricoh CX2

 S810c CX2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S810c features external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S810c and the CX2.

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and CX2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and CX2.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S810c to provide you with greater detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent S810c provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography features
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (216 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (216g)
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (185g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (216g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S810c vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Ricoh CX2
 Nikon Coolpix S810cRicoh CX2
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-04-10 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7" 3"
Display resolution 1,229k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 DB-70
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $350 $341