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Canon A1300 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Canon A1300 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A1300 and Ricoh CX3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1300 was launched 21 months later than the CX3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A1300 matches up versus the CX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Ricoh CX3

 A1300 CX3 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2010Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon A1300

 CX3 A1300 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Ricoh CX3

 A1300 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1300 and Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A1300 and the CX3.

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and CX3.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon A1300 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer A1300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
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screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography advice
33
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography advice
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography details
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1300
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
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pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Canon A1300 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Ricoh CX3
 Canon PowerShot A1300Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 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 220 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $119 $329