Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX3
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched September 2010
(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
- Launched June 2010
Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh CX3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z16 was released 4 months after the CX3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Ricoh CX3
EX-Z16 | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-Z16
CX3 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 0k | Sharper display (+920k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh CX3
EX-Z16 | CX3 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | June 2010 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the CX3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and CX3 is 99 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and CX3.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z16 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively.
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Ricoh CX3 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-09-20 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | 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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | - | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 0 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 848x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $100 | $329 |