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Canon S200 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon S200 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S200 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon S200 and Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the S200 (1/1.7") and CX3 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200 was introduced 3 years after the CX3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the S200 grades vs the CX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Ricoh CX3

 S200 CX3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2010Newer by 45 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon S200

 CX3 S200 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon S200 and Ricoh CX3

 S200 CX3 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon S200 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon S200 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S200 versus the CX3.

Canon S200 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and CX3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The S200 has the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The newer S200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S200
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography features
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography advice
64
provides touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than others (206 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon S200 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Ricoh CX3
 Canon PowerShot S200Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-21 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181 gr (0.40 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $293 $329