Nikon S9300 vs Ricoh CX5

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon S9300 vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was released 13 months after the CX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S9300 matches up vs the CX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9300 enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S9300 and the CX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and CX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S9300 and CX5.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S9300 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger S9300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.