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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2017
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon W300 versus Ricoh CX1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W300 was launched 8 years after the CX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the W300 scores vs the CX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Ricoh CX1

 W300 CX1 
AnnouncedMay 2017February 2009Newer by 101 months
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Nikon W300

 CX1 W300 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Ricoh CX1

 W300 CX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 features physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Nikon W300 versus Ricoh CX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the W300 vs the CX1.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W300 and CX1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and CX1.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon W300 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher W300 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography features
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon W300
Street photography with Ricoh CX1
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography information
73
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography advice
48
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Ricoh CX1
 Nikon Coolpix W300Ricoh CX1
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Ricoh CX1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-05-31 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type - CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 280 shots -
Battery style Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL12 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $387 $299