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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Updated by Canon SX150 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
  • Launched June 2010
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 3 months later than the CX3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX130 IS scores vs the CX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Ricoh CX3

 SX130 IS CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon SX130 IS

 CX3 SX130 IS 
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh CX3

 SX130 IS CX3 
LaunchedAugust 2010June 2010Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS provides external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the CX3.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and CX3 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and CX3.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX130 IS to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography factors
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography features
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography features
61
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competition (206g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh CX3
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISRicoh CX3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-19 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $329