Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX3
97 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
35 Overall
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Ricoh CX3. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Ricoh CX3
EX-Z33 | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-Z33
CX3 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 9 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Ricoh CX3
EX-Z33 | CX3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Casio EX-Z33 versus Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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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 |