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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 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 SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon SX200 IS versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 13 months prior to the CX3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX200 IS scores versus the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Ricoh CX3

 SX200 IS CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon SX200 IS

 CX3 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedJune 2010May 2009More recent by 13 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh CX3

 SX200 IS CX3 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS features outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS and the CX3.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and CX3 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and CX3.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX200 IS to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography information
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography info
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography info
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competitors (247g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging information
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging information
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh CX3
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISRicoh CX3
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Ricoh CX3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-05-14 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-5L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $329 $329