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Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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 S3000 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S3000 versus Ricoh CX3, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was announced 4 months before the CX3 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S3000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S3000 matches up against the CX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Ricoh CX3

 S3000 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon S3000

 CX3 S3000 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Ricoh CX3

 S3000 CX3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010June 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S3000 has external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3000 and the CX3.

Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3000 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3000 and CX3.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3000 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3000 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography advice
17
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3000
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
58
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography info
28
quite wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
26
quite wide (27mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Ricoh CX3
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S3000 Ricoh CX3
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-03 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116g (0.26 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL10 DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $329