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Canon N vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Canon N vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Ricoh CX3
(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
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Canon N vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon N vs Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was released 2 years after the CX3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the N grades vs the CX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Ricoh CX3

 N CX3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon N

 CX3 N 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon N and Ricoh CX3

 N CX3 

Canon N vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon N features exterior measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the N versus the CX3.

Canon N vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the N and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon N vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the N and CX3.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon N to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern N should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon N vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography info
Ricoh CX3 Street photography info
65
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography highlights
61
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography details
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging features
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
72
really wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no mic socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon N vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Ricoh CX3
 Canon PowerShot NRicoh CX3
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot N Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 2248 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 200 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $329