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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Announced July 2010
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-FH25 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-FH25 and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was unveiled within a month of the CX3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-FH25 matches up against the CX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Ricoh CX3

 EX-FH25 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-FH25

 CX3 EX-FH25 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Ricoh CX3

 EX-FH25 CX3 
AnnouncedJuly 2010June 2010Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FH25 against the CX3.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and CX3 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and CX3.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you should consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography details
Ricoh CX3 Street photography details
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (524g)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography info
41
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography details
49
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (524 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others in class (206g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging highlights
22
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (524 grams)
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Ricoh CX3
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 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 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 524g (1.16 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 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 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $450 $329