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Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Revealed June 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-H10 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-H10 versus Ricoh CX3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was brought out 12 months before the CX3 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-H10 grades versus the CX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Ricoh CX3

 EX-H10 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-H10

 CX3 EX-H10 
IntroducedJune 2010June 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Ricoh CX3

 EX-H10 CX3 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H10 and the CX3.

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H10 and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H10 and CX3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-H10 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-H10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography features
Ricoh CX3 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than average in class (206g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography information
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Ricoh CX3
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-06-11 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 194 grams (0.43 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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-90 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $329