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Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(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
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
  • Introduced June 2010
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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").

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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.

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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 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh CX3

 EX-FS10 CX3 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

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

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FS10
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
26
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Ricoh CX3
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Ricoh 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