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Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2019
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
  • Launched June 2010
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Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon B600 versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the B600 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The B600 was revealed 8 years later than the CX3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the B600 grades vs the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Ricoh CX3

 B600 CX3 
LaunchedJanuary 2019June 2010More recent by 105 months
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon B600

 CX3 B600 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Ricoh CX3

 B600 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Nikon B600 versus Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the B600 against the CX3.

Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and CX3 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the B600 and CX3.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon B600 to provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent B600 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography information
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography information
36
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography information
Ricoh CX3 Street photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (500 grams)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
46
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (280 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B600
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
52
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (280 shots)
more heavy than competition (500 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B600
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
40
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (280 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
27
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (500g)
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Ricoh CX3
 Nikon Coolpix B600Ricoh CX3
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Ricoh CX3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-18 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 gr (1.10 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 280 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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 Single Single
Launch price $297 $329