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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Released July 2011
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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was brought out 18 months prior to the CX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A3000 IS matches up against the CX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Ricoh CX5

 A3000 IS CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Canon A3000 IS

 CX5 A3000 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh CX5

 A3000 IS CX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS features physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 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).

Look at the Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A3000 IS against the CX5.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and CX5.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of images however you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3000 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than average in class (205g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging features
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Ricoh CX5
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISRicoh CX5
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Ricoh CX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-8L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $240 $399