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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 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
  • Revealed June 2010
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX3, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the CX3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-Z400 grades versus the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Ricoh CX3

 EX-Z400 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-Z400

 CX3 EX-Z400 
RevealedJune 2010January 2009More modern by 17 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh CX3

 EX-Z400 CX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z400 against the CX3.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and CX3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-Z400 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
Ricoh CX3 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography info
36
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Ricoh CX3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Ricoh CX3
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 130g (0.29 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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-40 DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $329