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Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX730 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 SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX720 HS and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 5 years after the CX3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX720 HS grades against the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Ricoh CX3

 SX720 HS CX3 
LaunchedFebruary 2016June 2010Newer by 70 months
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon SX720 HS

 CX3 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Ricoh CX3

 SX720 HS CX3 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS has physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 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).

Check the Canon SX720 HS and Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the CX3.

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and CX3 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and CX3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to give more detail having an extra 10.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX720 HS
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
47
manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography details
Ricoh CX3 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography details
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography details
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (5.9 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (250 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography information
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography information
67
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
good MP (20.3MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than average in class (206g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography features
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (270g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Ricoh CX3
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSRicoh CX3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Ricoh CX3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-18 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 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 20.3MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 gr (0.60 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 250 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $379 $329