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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(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
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
  • Introduced June 2010
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Ricoh CX3

 SX620 HS CX3 
IntroducedMay 2016June 2010Fresher by 72 months
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon SX620 HS

 CX3 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh CX3

 SX620 HS CX3 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography info
Ricoh CX3 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography details
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography details
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography features
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competition (206 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography features
50
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh CX3
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSRicoh CX3
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