Nikon L19 vs Ricoh CX3
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Nikon L19 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Announced February 2009
(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
- Announced June 2010
Nikon L19 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon L19 and Ricoh CX3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the L19 (8MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the L19 (1/2.5") and CX3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe L19 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the CX3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L19 matches up versus the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon L19 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L19 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Ricoh CX3
L19 | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon L19
CX3 | L19 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | February 2009 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L19 and Ricoh CX3
L19 | CX3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon L19 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L19 and Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the L19 compared to the CX3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and CX3 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Nikon L19 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L19 and CX3.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The L19 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh CX3 will give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older L19 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon L19 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L19 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L19 | Ricoh CX3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-02-03 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 2 x AA | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $329 |