Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX3
96 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
26


92 Imaging
33 Features
35 Overall
33
Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
- 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2009
(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
- Introduced June 2010

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh CX3, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-FS10 was revealed 17 months before the CX3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-FS10 scores against the CX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Ricoh CX3
EX-FS10 | CX3 |
---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-FS10
CX3 | EX-FS10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh CX3
EX-FS10 | CX3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FS10 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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).
Check the Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the CX3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and CX3.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh CX3 to render extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Ricoh CX3 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Ricoh CX3 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | 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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-7.1 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-80 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $200 | $329 |