Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh CX2

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S8200 vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was unveiled 2 years after the CX2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S8200 matches up versus the CX2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S8200 and the CX2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and CX2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8200 and CX2.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S8200 to give extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger S8200 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.