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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Kodak Z950
(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
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
  • Launched June 2010
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the Ricoh CX3

 Z950 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Kodak Z950

 CX3 Z950 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z950 and Ricoh CX3

 Z950 CX3 
LaunchedJune 2010June 2010Same age
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z950 and CX3 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z950 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography advice
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z950 Street photography info
Ricoh CX3 Street photography info
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (243 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z950 Travel photography info
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (243g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than others in class (206g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
37
manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z950 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (243g)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Kodak Z950 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z950 and Ricoh CX3
 Kodak EasyShare Z950Ricoh 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