Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX3
91 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
35 Overall
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
- Announced January 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

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Z915 and Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the Z915 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Z915 was announced 17 months prior to the CX3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z915 grades versus the CX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z915 and Ricoh CX3. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z915 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Ricoh CX3
Z915 | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Kodak Z915
CX3 | Z915 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Ricoh CX3
Z915 | CX3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z915 provides outside measurements of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Kodak Z915 and Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z915 compared to the CX3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z915 and CX3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z915 and CX3.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Z915 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Ricoh |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z915 | Ricoh CX3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 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 | 2 x AA | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $200 | $329 |