Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX3
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Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Revealed January 2019
- Old Model is Nikon A900
(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
- Released June 2010
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Here is a in depth review of the Nikon A1000 versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A1000 was announced 8 years later than the CX3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the A1000 matches up vs the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Ricoh CX3
| A1000 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2019 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 105 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon A1000
| CX3 | A1000 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Ricoh CX3
| A1000 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and CX3 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and CX3.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon A1000 to produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent A1000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Ricoh CX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Ricoh CX3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2019-01-18 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 921k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | No | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 330g (0.73 pounds) | 206g (0.45 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $477 | $329 |