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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
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
  • Introduced June 2010
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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was revealed 20 months after the CX3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L810 scores versus the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Ricoh CX3

 L810 CX3 
IntroducedFebruary 2012June 2010More modern by 20 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon L810

 CX3 L810 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Ricoh CX3

 L810 CX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 has outside measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has measurements 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 vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the L810 compared to the CX3.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and CX3 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and CX3.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon L810 to result in extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern L810 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography features
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Street photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography info
44
long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography details
41
quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
27
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon L810 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Ricoh CX3
 Nikon Coolpix L810Ricoh CX3
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Ricoh CX3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 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 430 grams (0.95 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 life 300 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $329