Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX3
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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed May 2016
(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
- Introduced June 2010

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX620 HS versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX620 HS was manufactured 5 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX620 HS matches up versus the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Ricoh CX3
SX620 HS | CX3 | |||
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Introduced | May 2016 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 72 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon SX620 HS
CX3 | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh CX3
SX620 HS | CX3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX620 HS versus Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the CX3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and CX3.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to give you more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Ricoh CX3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-05-10 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.5 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182 gr (0.40 pounds) | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 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 life | 295 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $279 | $329 |