Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX3
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Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P900 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Ricoh CX3
P900 | CX3 | |||
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Announced | March 2015 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 58 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon P900
CX3 | P900 |
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Common features in the Nikon P900 and Ricoh CX3
P900 | CX3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P900 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P900 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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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 |