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Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
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Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • New Model is Nikon A1000
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon A900 versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was released 5 years after the CX3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the A900 grades vs the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Ricoh CX3

 A900 CX3 
IntroducedFebruary 2016June 2010Newer by 70 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon A900

 CX3 A900 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Ricoh CX3

 A900 CX3 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A900 comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A900 and the CX3.

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and CX3 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and CX3.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent A900 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Street photography highlights
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average (289g)
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition in class (206g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Nikon A900 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Ricoh CX3
 Nikon Coolpix A900Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-23 2010-06-16
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 300 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $400 $329