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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Previous Model is Canon SX730 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
  • Revealed June 2010
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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX740 HS versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 8 years after the CX3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX740 HS scores vs the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Ricoh CX3

 SX740 HS CX3 
RevealedJuly 2018June 2010More modern by 99 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon SX740 HS

 CX3 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh CX3

 SX740 HS CX3 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has specifications 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 account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS vs the CX3.

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and CX3 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and CX3.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to produce extra detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography info
48
manual focus
good MP (21MP)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography features
Ricoh CX3 Street photography features
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (299 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography highlights
52
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (265 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than average (299g)
connects via bluetooth
good MP (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
low battery power (265 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (265 shots)
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
74
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (299g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX740 HS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Ricoh CX3
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSRicoh CX3
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-07-31 2010-06-16
Body design Compact 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299g (0.66 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
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 Overall 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 265 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $329