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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Introduced June 2010
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed 14 months later than the CX3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Ricoh CX3

 EX-ZR100 CX3 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 CX3 EX-ZR100 
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh CX3

 EX-ZR100 CX3 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the CX3.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and CX3 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and CX3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR100 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography features
Ricoh CX3 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography advice
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography information
63
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Ricoh CX3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Ricoh CX3
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $329