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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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-H15 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was launched 5 months before the CX3 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-H15 scores versus the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Ricoh CX3

 EX-H15 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-H15

 CX3 EX-H15 
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh CX3

 EX-H15 CX3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010June 2010Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H15 vs the CX3.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and CX3.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H15 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography factors
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography details
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than average (206g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Ricoh CX3
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-06-16
Body design Compact 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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch 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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 gr (0.35 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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-90 DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $329