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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(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
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
  • Launched June 2010
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Ricoh CX3

 EX-Z16 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-Z16

 CX3 EX-Z16 
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution920k0kSharper display (+920k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh CX3

 EX-Z16 CX3 
LaunchedSeptember 2010June 2010Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography info
Ricoh CX3 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
53
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than others (206g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Ricoh CX3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Ricoh CX3
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