Nikon S810c vs Ricoh CX4

The following is a extended review of the Nikon S810c vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S810c was unveiled 3 years after the CX4 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S810c grades vs the CX4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S810c & Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S810c Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S810c comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S810c vs the CX4.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and CX4 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and CX4.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S810c to provide you with extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger S810c will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.