Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX3
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Released May 2012
(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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Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-ZR300 was announced 24 months later than the CX3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Ricoh CX3
| EX-ZR300 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2012 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-ZR300
| CX3 | EX-ZR300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 461k | Clearer screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh CX3
| EX-ZR300 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the CX3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and CX3 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and CX3.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to give you more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Ricoh CX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Ricoh |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Ricoh CX3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-05-22 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 205g (0.45 lbs) | 206g (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical 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 life | 500 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-130 | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $329 | $329 |