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Nikon Z6 II vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon Z6 II vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z6
Ricoh CX4
(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
  • Announced August 2010
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Nikon Z6 II vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon Z6 II versus Ricoh CX4, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and CX4 (10MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and CX4 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was launched 10 years after the CX4 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z6 II scores vs the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Ricoh CX4

 Z6 II CX4 
AnnouncedOctober 2020August 2010More modern by 124 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kClearer screen (+1180k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Nikon Z6 II

 CX4 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Ricoh CX4

 Z6 II CX4 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II has got physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z6 II versus Ricoh CX4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Z6 II versus the CX4.

Nikon Z6 II vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and CX4 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and CX4.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will render extra detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Z6 II should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography highlights
86
has manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography details
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography details
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
fantastic sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than average (205g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography highlights
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
bad battery pack (410 shots)
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging info
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging info
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Ricoh CX4
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIRicoh CX4
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Ricoh CX4
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-10-14 2010-08-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 273 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Cost at launch $1,997 $211