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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Announced June 2010
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was announced 10 months prior to the CX3 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Ricoh CX3

 EX-Z90 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-Z90

 CX3 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedJune 2010August 2009Newer by 10 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh CX3

 EX-Z90 CX3 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 features physical dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the CX3.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and CX3.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-Z90 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (206 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
25
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh CX3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Ricoh CX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-18 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 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 121 grams (0.27 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-60 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $329