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Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L830
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
  • Revealed June 2010
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Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon L840 versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the L840 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L840 was manufactured 4 years later than the CX3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the L840 matches up against the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Ricoh CX3

 L840 CX3 
RevealedFebruary 2015June 2010Fresher by 57 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon L840

 CX3 L840 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Ricoh CX3

 L840 CX3 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L840 has got outside measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the L840 versus the CX3.

Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L840 and CX3 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L840 and CX3.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon L840 to produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer L840 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Street photography factors
51
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (538 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography features
51
excellent zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery power (590 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L840
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
57
great battery power (590 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (855mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (538 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery power (590 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L840
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
27
really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (538g)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Ricoh CX3
 Nikon Coolpix L840Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix L840 Ricoh CX3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-10 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-855mm (37.2x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.4fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 538 grams (1.19 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 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 life 590 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $329