Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX3
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(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
(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 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").

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Ricoh CX3. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Ricoh CX3
SX10 IS | CX3 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon SX10 IS
CX3 | SX10 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Ricoh CX3 | |
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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 |