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Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh CX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S9100 was manufactured 2 years after the CX1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S9100 grades vs the CX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Ricoh CX1

 S9100 CX1 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Nikon S9100

 CX1 S9100 

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Ricoh CX1

 S9100 CX1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S9100 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S9100 versus the CX1.

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and CX1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9100 and CX1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S9100 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger S9100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography features
33
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9100
Street photography with Ricoh CX1
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography factors
36
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9100
Travel photography with Ricoh CX1
61
lighter than competitors in class (214g)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (270 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
low MP (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon S9100 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Ricoh CX1
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Ricoh CX1
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2009-02-19
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 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 270 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-70
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $329 $299