Nikon P80 vs Ricoh CX3
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Nikon P80 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
- Released January 2009
- Renewed by Nikon P90
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
Nikon P80 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon P80 vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the P80 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe P80 was unveiled 17 months prior to the CX3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the P80 grades vs the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon P80 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P80 & Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P80 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Ricoh CX3
P80 | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon P80
CX3 | P80 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon P80 and Ricoh CX3
P80 | CX3 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon P80 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P80 provides external measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 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).
Examine the Nikon P80 vs Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the P80 versus the CX3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and CX3 is 75 and 92 respectively.
Nikon P80 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and CX3.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images although you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older P80 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon P80 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P80 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P80 | Ricoh CX3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | 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 | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | 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 | 405 grams (0.89 pounds) | 206 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 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 | EN-EL5 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $400 | $329 |