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Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Old Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX50 HS
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 SX40 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX40 HS and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was introduced 16 months later than the CX3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX40 HS grades vs the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Ricoh CX3

 SX40 HS CX3 
LaunchedSeptember 2011June 2010More recent by 16 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon SX40 HS

 CX3 SX40 HS 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Ricoh CX3

 SX40 HS CX3 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX40 HS against the CX3.

Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and CX3 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and CX3.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX40 HS to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SX40 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (600g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography features
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX40 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
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better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (600g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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lighter than average in class (206g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (600 grams)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Ricoh CX3
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSRicoh CX3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-09-15 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 380 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $330 $329