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Nikon D4 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69
Nikon D4 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Nikon D4 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon D3S
  • Newer Model is Nikon D4s
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Nikon D4 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon D4 and Ricoh CX5, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the D4 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) and the D4 (Full frame) and CX5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The D4 was launched 6 months after the CX5 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D4 being a Large SLR camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D4 scores vs the CX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Ricoh CX5

 D4 CX5 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Nikon D4

 CX5 D4 

Common features in the Nikon D4 and Ricoh CX5

 D4 CX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon D4 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D4 features outside measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the D4 versus the CX5.

Nikon D4 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D4 and CX5 is 50 and 92 respectively.

Nikon D4 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D4 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D4 and CX5.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D4 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D4 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.

Nikon D4 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon D4 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D4 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D4
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
77
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D4 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Street photography advice
56
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D4 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography info
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D4 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D4 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography factors
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D4 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging details
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon D4 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D4 and Ricoh CX5
 Nikon D4Ricoh CX5
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon D4 Ricoh CX5
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 860.4mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4928 x 3280 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD with brightness control -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2965 not tested
Other
Battery life 2600 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL18 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CompactFlash, XQD SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Two One
Launch cost $4,500 $399