Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX3
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Ricoh CX3. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Ricoh CX3
EX-Z90 | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-Z90
CX3 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh CX3
EX-Z90 | CX3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Casio EX-Z90 and Ricoh CX3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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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 |