Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX3
93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
35 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Ricoh CX3
EX-FC150 | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-FC150
CX3 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | November 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Ricoh CX3
EX-FC150 | CX3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC150 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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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 |