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Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Released June 2010
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Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S100 and Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S100 was revealed 15 months after the CX3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S100 scores against the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Ricoh CX3

 S100 CX3 
ReleasedAugust 2011June 2010Newer by 15 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon S100

 CX3 S100 
Display resolution920k820kClearer display (+100k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Ricoh CX3

 S100 CX3 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S100 and Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S100 versus the CX3.

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and CX3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and CX3.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S100 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger S100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S100
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
65
provides focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S100
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
45
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Nikon S100 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Ricoh CX3
 Nikon Coolpix S100Ricoh CX3
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S100 Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-24 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 820 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 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 150 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $240 $329