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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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
  • Released June 2010
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Ricoh CX3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was introduced 3 months before the CX3 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z35 scores vs the CX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Ricoh CX3

 EX-Z35 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-Z35

 CX3 EX-Z35 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh CX3

 EX-Z35 CX3 
ReleasedFebruary 2010June 2010Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 features outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z35 compared to the CX3.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and CX3.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-Z35 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography features
Ricoh CX3 Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography details
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Ricoh CX3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Ricoh CX3
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-21 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-82 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $99 $329