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Nikon P7800 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Nikon P7800 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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
Photography Glossary

Nikon P7800 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon P7800 and Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and CX3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7800 was released 3 years after the CX3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the P7800 scores vs the CX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Ricoh CX3

 P7800 CX3 
ReleasedNovember 2013June 2010More modern by 42 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon P7800

 CX3 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Ricoh CX3

 P7800 CX3 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7800 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 offers exterior measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the P7800 versus the CX3.

Nikon P7800 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and CX3 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and CX3.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P7800 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon P7800 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger P7800 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon P7800 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
46
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography information
Ricoh CX3 Street photography information
65
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (399g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (350 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P7800
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
68
better than average battery (350 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (399g)
low MP (12MP)
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7800
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
58
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
75
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
heavier than others in class (399g)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon P7800 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Ricoh CX3
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7800 Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-11-25 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 grams (0.88 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $550 $329