Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX2

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W300 was introduced 7 years later than the CX2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the W300 grades against the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are available at Nikon W300 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon W300 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the W300 vs the CX2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and CX2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and CX2.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon W300 to deliver greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer W300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.