Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Ricoh CX5

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Ricoh CX5 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix S8100 ×
Ricoh CX5 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S8100Ricoh CX5
BrandNikonRicoh
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberS8100CX5
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20102011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)104102
Width (mm)3029
Height (mm)5959
Weight (g)205197
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)12.110
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)1.541.69
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)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 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 (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)10-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format.MOV (H.264 + AAC stereo)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)
  • 4
  • 4.8
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection with Face-Priority AF and Subject Tracking AFMulti / 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)921,600920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (160 to 800), Fixed Range Auto (160 to 400), Sport continuous (160 to 3200), 160, 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)1/4000 - 41/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)256-segment multi, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modes17 Scene ModesPortrait, 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: [W]: 0.5 to 4.0m (1 ft. 8 in. to 13 ft.); [T]: 0.5 to 2.5m (1ft. 8in. to 8ft. 2in.)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
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)10240
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-+
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.4-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.18-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.18-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)1.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.4-
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 features4-way VR Image Stabilization, Full HD (1080p) Movies, HDR mode, Nigh Portrait mode, Night Landscape mode, Smart Portrait System-



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