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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 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
  • Revealed June 2010
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was launched 4 months later than the CX3 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR10 grades against the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Ricoh CX3

 EX-ZR10 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 CX3 EX-ZR10 
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh CX3

 EX-ZR10 CX3 
RevealedSeptember 2010June 2010Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the CX3.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and CX3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR10 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh CX3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Ricoh CX3
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-20 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-110 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $190 $329