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Nikon L19 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(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
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
  • Announced June 2010
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Ricoh CX3

 L19 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon L19

 CX3 L19 
AnnouncedJune 2010February 2009Fresher by 16 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Ricoh CX3

 L19 CX3 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and CX3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
18
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography information
Ricoh CX3 Street photography information
54
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography information
57
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (8 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (206g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon L19 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Ricoh CX3
 Nikon Coolpix L19Ricoh CX3
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