Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh CX4

Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon S9900 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was revealed 4 years after the CX4 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S9900 scores versus the CX4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9900 enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S9900 vs the CX4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and CX4 is 88 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and CX4.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S9900 to render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent S9900 should have an edge in sensor innovation.