Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX3
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Announced January 2009
(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
- Announced June 2010

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was brought out 17 months prior to the CX3 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Ricoh CX3
EX-FC100 | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-FC100
CX3 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh CX3
EX-FC100 | CX3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the CX3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and CX3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and CX3.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh CX3 to resolve more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Ricoh |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Ricoh CX3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | 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 | 9 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) | 206 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | NP-40 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $329 |