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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(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
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
  • Announced June 2010
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Ricoh CX3

 Z915 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Kodak Z915

 CX3 Z915 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009More modern by 17 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Ricoh CX3

 Z915 CX3 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

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

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z915 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography details
Ricoh CX3 Street photography details
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z915 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography advice
54
has built in flash
great reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average (206 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z915
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z915
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Ricoh CX3
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Ricoh CX3
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