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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
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
  • Announced June 2010
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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh CX3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was launched 3 months prior to the CX3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-S7 matches up vs the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Ricoh CX3

 EX-S7 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-S7

 CX3 EX-S7 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh CX3

 EX-S7 CX3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010June 2010Same age
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S7 and the CX3.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and CX3.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-S7 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (206g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography features
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh CX3
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Ricoh CX3
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-21 2010-06-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-80 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $140 $329