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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W300 was released 5 years after the CX5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the W300 scores against the CX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Ricoh CX5

 W300 CX5 
RevealedMay 2017July 2011Newer by 72 months
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Nikon W300

 CX5 W300 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Ricoh CX5

 W300 CX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon W300 offers external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the W300 versus the CX5.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and CX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and CX5.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon W300 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger W300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography info
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography highlights
73
weather proofing
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (205 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon W300
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
48
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon W300
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Ricoh CX5
 Nikon Coolpix W300Ricoh CX5
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Ricoh CX5
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-05-31 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231g (0.51 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 form Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL12 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $387 $399