Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX3
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Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B600 and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon B600 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Ricoh CX3
B600 | CX3 | |||
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Launched | January 2019 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 105 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon B600
CX3 | B600 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon B600 and Ricoh CX3
B600 | CX3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon B600 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B600 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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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 |