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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Ricoh CX5 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix S8000 ×
Ricoh CX5 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S8000Ricoh CX5
BrandNikonRicoh
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberS8000CX5
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20102011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)103102
Width (mm)2729
Height (mm)5759
Weight (g)182197
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)14.210
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.431.69
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1728 x 1296(2.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)AVI (OpenDML Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor VR ED lens; 10 elements in 8 groupsRicoh Zoom; 10 elements in 7 groups (4 asph. elements, 5 asph. surfaces)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)30.00 - 300.0028.00 - 300.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.00 - 54.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010.7
Aperture range (f)0.14 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4.8
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection with Face-Priority AF, Auto (9-area, center, 99-area manual selection)Multi / spot contrast detection with face priority and tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,000920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (100 - 1600), Fixed Range Auto (100-400, 100-800), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent 1
  • incandescent 2
  • manual
  • multi-pattern auto
  • outdoors
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes224-segment matrix, center-weighted256-segment multi, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close-up, Food, MuseumPortrait, Discreet Mode, Night. Port., Night Landscape Multi-shot, Sports, Landscape, Zoom Macro, Pets, Skew Correct Mode
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
  • auto flash
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye flash
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.5 to 5.5m (W), 0.0 to 3.7m (T)Approx. 20 cm - 4.0 m (Wide), approx. 28 cm - 3.0 m (Telephoto) (ISO Auto to 1600 max.)
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3240
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.84-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.33-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.4-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.13-
Startup time (s)1.1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)210280
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL12Proprietary DB-100
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 X Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable-
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
  • mediabrowser and dl-10 software for pc
  • vm-1 software for mac
Os compatibility
  • macos-x 10.4.11+
  • windows xp/vista/7
  • 7; mac os x 10.4 - 10.6.4
  • vista
  • win xp
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Advanced Flash Control, Sport Continuous Mode (3fps @ 3MP), Subject Tracking AF. Available in black-



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