Nikon Df vs Ricoh CX5
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Nikon Df vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Nikon Df vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Df & Ricoh CX5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Df Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Ricoh CX5
Df | CX5 | |||
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Announced | December 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 30 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Nikon Df
CX5 | Df |
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Common features in the Nikon Df and Ricoh CX5
Df | CX5 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Df and CX5 is 59 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Nikon Df vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Nikon Df | Ricoh CX5 | |
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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 |