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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
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-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was brought out 2 years after the CX3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR700 matches up versus the CX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Ricoh CX3

 EX-ZR700 CX3 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 32 months
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 CX3 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh CX3

 EX-ZR700 CX3 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the CX3.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and CX3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and CX3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to produce more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR700 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography info
Ricoh CX3 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography features
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery (470 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
70
good battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery (470 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Ricoh CX3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Ricoh CX3
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
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
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 (30,20,15 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $370 $329