Canon A1300 vs Ricoh CX3
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Canon A1300 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1300 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Ricoh CX3
A1300 | CX3 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon A1300
CX3 | A1300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Ricoh CX3
A1300 | CX3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1300 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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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 |