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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Successor is Nikon L110
Ricoh CX3
(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
  • Launched June 2010
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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon L100 and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was released 16 months earlier than the CX3 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L100 matches up vs the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Ricoh CX3

 L100 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon L100

 CX3 L100 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 16 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Ricoh CX3

 L100 CX3 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the L100 vs the CX3.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and CX3 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and CX3.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged L100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography features
26
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L100
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L100
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography info
39
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
25
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon L100 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Ricoh CX3
 Nikon Coolpix L100Ricoh CX3
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 ID 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $399 $329