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Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Released June 2010
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Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon L26 versus Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L26 was released 20 months after the CX3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the L26 scores against the CX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Ricoh CX3

 L26 CX3 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon L26

 CX3 L26 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Ricoh CX3

 L26 CX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L26 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the L26 and the CX3.

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and CX3.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L26 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern L26 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography features
34
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography highlights
27
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography advice
62
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than others (206 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography highlights
37
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (26mm)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon L26 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Ricoh CX3
 Nikon Coolpix L26Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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