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Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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
  • Announced June 2010
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Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon B500 and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the B500 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B500 was released 5 years after the CX3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the B500 grades vs the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Ricoh CX3

 B500 CX3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016June 2010Newer by 70 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon B500

 CX3 B500 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Ricoh CX3

 B500 CX3 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B500 offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the B500 versus the CX3.

Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the B500 and CX3 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the B500 and CX3.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon B500 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger B500 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B500
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B500
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
52
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (541 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography factors
51
excellent zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B500
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
59
better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
has bluetooth
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (900mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (541g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than average (206g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography factors
45
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging info
27
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (541g)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon B500 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Ricoh CX3
 Nikon Coolpix B500Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix B500 Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-23 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-900mm (39.1x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.4 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 541 gr (1.19 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 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 600 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $329