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Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9500
  • New Model is Nikon S9900
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Nikon S9700 versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S9700 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was launched 3 years after the CX4 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S9700 matches up versus the CX4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Ricoh CX4

          

          

            
 S9700 CX4 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2010More modern by 43 months
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Nikon S9700

          

          

            
 CX4 S9700 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Ricoh CX4

          

          

            
 S9700 CX4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9700 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S9700 versus Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S9700 against the CX4.
Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and CX4 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S9700 and CX4.
All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S9700 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer S9700 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

            Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
36
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
26
 you can focus manually
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Nikon S9700 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Street photography highlights
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (232 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (205 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S9700 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography details
52
 long zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
24
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S9700 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography information
68
 lighter than competition (232 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long reach (750mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.7)
66
 lighter than others in class (205 grams)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Nikon S9700 as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
44
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.7)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
42
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon S9700
Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (232 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.7)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone port
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (205g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic support
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Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Ricoh CX4
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Ricoh CX4
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9700 Ricoh CX4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-07 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 232g (0.51 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $211