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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released November 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
  • Introduced June 2010
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was unveiled 7 months prior to the CX3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-FC150 scores versus the CX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Ricoh CX3

 EX-FC150 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-FC150

 CX3 EX-FC150 
IntroducedJune 2010November 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh CX3

 EX-FC150 CX3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC150 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the CX3.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and CX3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-FC150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography advice
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography details
30
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh CX3
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-11-16 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $329