Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh CX3
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Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(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
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- 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 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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3000 & Ricoh CX3. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3000 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Ricoh CX3
S3000 | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon S3000
CX3 | S3000 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Ricoh CX3
S3000 | CX3 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | June 2010 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Nikon S3000 versus Ricoh CX3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3000 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S3000 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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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 |