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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX6 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
  • Introduced May 2017
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
Photography Glossary

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon W300 and Ricoh CX6, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W300 was announced 5 years later than the CX6 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the W300 scores against the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Ricoh CX6

 W300 CX6 
ReleasedMay 2017November 2011Fresher by 68 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Nikon W300

 CX6 W300 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution1230k921kClearer display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Ricoh CX6

 W300 CX6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon W300 provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the W300 versus the CX6.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and CX6 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and CX6.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon W300 to deliver more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern W300 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography details
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography information
Ricoh CX6 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography advice
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon W300
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
73
weather proofing
has bluetooth
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (201g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography factors
48
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon W300
Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon W300 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Ricoh CX6
 Nikon Coolpix W300Ricoh CX6
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Ricoh CX6
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-05-31 2011-11-15
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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lbs) 201 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 photographs -
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 feature
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $387 $595