Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX3
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92 Imaging
33 Features
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Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
- Released July 2009
(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
- Revealed June 2010

Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Canon D10 versus Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The D10 was released 11 months earlier than the CX3 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the D10 scores vs the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D10 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon D10 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Ricoh CX3
D10 | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon D10
CX3 | D10 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Ricoh CX3
D10 | CX3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Canon D10 versus Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D10 and the CX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D10 and CX3 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and CX3.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon D10 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D10 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot D10 | Ricoh CX3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-07-01 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/5000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 pounds) | 206g (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 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 model | NB-6L | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $299 | $329 |