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Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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
  • Launched June 2010
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SD1300 IS and Ricoh CX3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was brought out 4 months earlier than the CX3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SD1300 IS scores against the CX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Ricoh CX3

 SD1300 IS CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 CX3 SD1300 IS 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Ricoh CX3

 SD1300 IS CX3 
LaunchedFebruary 2010June 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD1300 IS provides external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the CX3.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and CX3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SD1300 IS to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography info
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Ricoh CX3
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISRicoh CX3
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Ricoh CX3
Also called IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-08 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 ID NB-6L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release - $329