Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX3
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
- Released August 2009
(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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Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z280 matches up vs the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Ricoh CX3
| EX-Z280 | CX3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-Z280
| CX3 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 9 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 115k | Sharper display (+805k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh CX3
| EX-Z280 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z280 and Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the CX3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and CX3.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z280 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Ricoh CX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Ricoh |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Ricoh CX3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-08-31 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 115 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 | NP-80 | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $180 | $329 |
