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Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Released September 2018
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
  • Launched June 2010
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Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX70 HS versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was announced 8 years after the CX3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX70 HS scores vs the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Ricoh CX3

 SX70 HS CX3 
LaunchedSeptember 2018June 2010Newer by 101 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon SX70 HS

 CX3 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Ricoh CX3

 SX70 HS CX3 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS has external dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX70 HS vs the CX3.

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and CX3 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and CX3.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to offer you extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography factors
55
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX70 HS
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (608 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography highlights
57
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography advice
64
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (21mm)
long zoom (1365mm)
more heavy than competition (608g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography features
58
manual focus
decently wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging information
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging information
64
decently wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition (608g)
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Ricoh CX3
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSRicoh CX3
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-09-20 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 gr (1.34 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 325 shots -
Battery style Built-in -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
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