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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Announced June 2010
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX3, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-G1 was revealed 7 months prior to the CX3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-G1 grades against the CX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Ricoh CX3

 EX-G1 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-G1

 CX3 EX-G1 
AnnouncedJune 2010November 2009Newer by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh CX3

 EX-G1 CX3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-G1 vs the CX3.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and CX3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and CX3.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-G1 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
53
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (154 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
23
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
54
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (154 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography advice
31
has manual focus
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (154 grams)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-G1 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Ricoh CX3
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Ricoh CX3
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-11-18 2010-06-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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-800 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $61 $329