Canon G16 vs Ricoh CX3
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Canon G16 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
- Announced November 2013
- Replaced the Canon G15
(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
- Announced June 2010

Canon G16 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon G16 vs Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and CX3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The G16 was unveiled 3 years after the CX3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the G16 grades versus the CX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon G16 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Ricoh CX3
G16 | CX3 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon G16
CX3 | G16 |
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Common features in the Canon G16 and Ricoh CX3
G16 | CX3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon G16 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G16 offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst 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).
Contrast the Canon G16 vs Ricoh CX3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the G16 vs the CX3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and CX3 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and CX3.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G16 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G16 will give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger G16 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G16 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G16 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot G16 | Ricoh CX3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-11-25 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 356 gr (0.78 pounds) | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 230 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-10L | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $499 | $329 |