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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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
  • Introduced June 2010
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was announced 9 months before the CX3 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z33 grades against the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Ricoh CX3

 EX-Z33 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-Z33

 CX3 EX-Z33 
IntroducedJune 2010August 2009Newer by 9 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh CX3

 EX-Z33 CX3 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the CX3.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and CX3 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and CX3.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography advice
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
55
lighter than average (106 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography details
56
lighter than average (106 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
25
lighter than average (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh CX3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Ricoh CX3
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Ricoh CX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-31 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-82 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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $120 $329