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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Ricoh CX3
(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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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh CX3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was brought out 2 months after the CX3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z800 matches up vs the CX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Ricoh CX3

 EX-Z800 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-Z800

 CX3 EX-Z800 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh CX3

 EX-Z800 CX3 
LaunchedAugust 2010June 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z800 comes with exterior dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z800 and 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 vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the CX3.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and CX3.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z800 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography details
34
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography information
Ricoh CX3 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography details
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z800
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
42
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Ricoh CX3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Ricoh CX3
General Information
Make Casio Ricoh
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Ricoh CX3
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-03 2010-06-16
Physical type 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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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-120 DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $329