Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX3
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Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Ricoh CX3
EX-S7 | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-S7
CX3 | EX-S7 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh CX3
EX-S7 | CX3 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Casio EX-S7 and Ricoh CX3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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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 |