Nikon S9500 vs Ricoh CX1

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S9500 versus Ricoh CX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was introduced 4 years later than the CX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the S9500 matches up vs the CX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Ricoh CX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9500 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S9500 and the CX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and CX1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9500 and CX1.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to result in greater detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher S9500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.