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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
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
  • Announced June 2010
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Ricoh CX3

 EX-FC100 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-FC100

 CX3 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009More modern by 17 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh CX3

 EX-FC100 CX3 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

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

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography information
Ricoh CX3 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
66
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging advice
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Ricoh CX3
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Ricoh CX3
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