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Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
38
Overall
35

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon S9700
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2011
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Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was introduced 3 years after the CX6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the S9900 matches up against the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Ricoh CX6

 S9900 CX6 
ReleasedFebruary 2015November 2011Newer by 40 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Nikon S9900

 CX6 S9900 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1230k921kCrisper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Ricoh CX6

 S9900 CX6 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9900 enjoys physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh CX6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S9900 against the CX6.

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and CX6 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and CX6.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9900 to render extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S9900 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography factors
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Street photography highlights
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (289g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography details
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9900
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
77
lighter than average in class (289g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than competition (201g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
47
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging features
73
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have microphone support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S9900 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Ricoh CX6
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Ricoh CX6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S9900 Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-10 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lbs) 201 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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