Nikon D4 vs Ricoh CX5
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Nikon D4 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
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- 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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Nikon D4 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D4 & Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D4 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Ricoh CX5
D4 | CX5 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Nikon D4
CX5 | D4 |
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Common features in the Nikon D4 and Ricoh CX5
D4 | CX5 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | July 2011 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Nikon D4 and Ricoh CX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D4 and CX5 is 50 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Nikon D4 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Nikon D4 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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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 |