Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX3
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Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Released 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
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The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A810 was released 21 months after the CX3 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A810 scores vs the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Ricoh CX3
| A810 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 | June 2010 | Newer by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon A810
| CX3 | A810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Ricoh CX3
| A810 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A810 features external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A810 vs the CX3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and CX3.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A810 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer A810 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon A810 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A810 | Ricoh CX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Ricoh CX3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-02-07 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias 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 support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 171 gr (0.38 pounds) | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
| Physical 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 rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photos | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $99 | $329 |