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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX740 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
  • Introduced June 2010
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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX730 HS versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was revealed 6 years after the CX3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX730 HS scores vs the CX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Ricoh CX3

 SX730 HS CX3 
IntroducedApril 2017June 2010Newer by 83 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon SX730 HS

 CX3 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Ricoh CX3

 SX730 HS CX3 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX730 HS versus the CX3.

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and CX3 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and CX3.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to provide you with more detail because of its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
48
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography info
Ricoh CX3 Street photography info
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competitors (300g)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (250 per charge)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography info
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
74
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Ricoh CX3
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSRicoh CX3
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-04-06 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 250 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $329