Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX3
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
- Announced June 2010
(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
- Launched June 2010
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In this article, we will be matching up the Kodak Z950 versus Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the Z950 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z950 was manufactured at a similar time to the CX3 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z950 matches up against the CX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z950 & Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z950 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Ricoh CX3
| Z950 | CX3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Kodak Z950
| CX3 | Z950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Ricoh CX3
| Z950 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Z950 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Z950 against the CX3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and CX3 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z950 and CX3.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Kodak Z950 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Ricoh CX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Ricoh |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z950 | Ricoh CX3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-350mm (10.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 6cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.40 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 243 grams (0.54 lb) | 206 grams (0.45 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 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 | KLIC-7003 | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $250 | $329 |