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Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
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Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX520 HS
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
  • Released June 2010
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Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was manufactured 4 years after the CX3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX530 HS grades vs the CX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Ricoh CX3

 SX530 HS CX3 
ReleasedJanuary 2015June 2010More modern by 56 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon SX530 HS

 CX3 SX530 HS 
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Ricoh CX3

 SX530 HS CX3 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS features physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has sizing 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 SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the CX3.

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and CX3 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and CX3.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX530 HS to result in greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer SX530 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography features
Ricoh CX3 Street photography features
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX530 HS
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography factors
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good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition (206 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging information
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging information
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Ricoh CX3
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSRicoh CX3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.6 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 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 Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 life 210 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $379 $329