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Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
49
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Newer Model is Nikon P1000
Ricoh CX3
(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
  • Announced June 2010
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Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the P900 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The P900 was released 4 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P900 grades versus the CX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Ricoh CX3

 P900 CX3 
AnnouncedMarch 2015June 2010More recent by 58 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon P900

 CX3 P900 

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Ricoh CX3

 P900 CX3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P900 provides outside measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") along with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the P900 versus the CX3.

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P900 and CX3 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P900 and CX3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon P900 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer P900 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P900
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
45
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (899g)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P900 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography features
55
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (360 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P900
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
59
good battery power (360 CIPA)
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
heavier than others (899 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P900
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
53
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
missing external mic port
heavier than others (899 grams)
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Ricoh CX3
 Nikon Coolpix P900Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix P900 Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-03-02 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 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
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 899 gr (1.98 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 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 360 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $600 $329