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Nikon Df vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63
Nikon Df front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Nikon Df vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Introduced December 2013
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
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon Df vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon Df vs Ricoh CX5, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Df (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) and the Df (Full frame) and CX5 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Df was revealed 2 years after the CX5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Df scores vs the CX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Ricoh CX5

 Df CX5 
AnnouncedDecember 2013July 2011Newer by 30 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Nikon Df

 CX5 Df 

Common features in the Nikon Df and Ricoh CX5

 Df CX5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon Df vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon Df provides outside dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Df vs Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Df vs the CX5.

Nikon Df vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Df and CX5 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Nikon Df vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Df vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Df and CX5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Df using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Df will produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Df should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Df vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Df Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography information
78
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Df
Street photography with Ricoh CX5
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Df as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
69
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (1,400 shots)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Df Travel photography details
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography details
60
great battery power (1,400 shots)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Df Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography advice
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery power (1,400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Df as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon Df vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Ricoh CX5
 Nikon DfRicoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Df Ricoh CX5
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-12-20 2011-07-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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 format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 39 -
Cross type focus points 9 -
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
Total lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 760 grams (1.68 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") 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 24.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3279 not tested
Other
Battery life 1400 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14,EN-EL14a DB-100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $2,747 $399