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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX20 IS
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 SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was introduced 17 months earlier than the CX3 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX10 IS matches up vs the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Ricoh CX3

 SX10 IS CX3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon SX10 IS

 CX3 SX10 IS 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh CX3

 SX10 IS CX3 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS has outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh CX3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS versus the CX3.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and CX3 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and CX3.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
has face detection focusing
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography details
Ricoh CX3 Street photography details
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (600g)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography info
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
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has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (600 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (206g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
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focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging features
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
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quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (600 grams)
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh CX3
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISRicoh CX3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 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 - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $275 $329