Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh CX1

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon S9700 versus Ricoh CX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S9700 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was unveiled 5 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S9700 scores against the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Ricoh CX1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9700 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S9700 versus the CX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and CX1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9700 and CX1.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S9700 to give greater detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern S9700 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.