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Nikon S31 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S31 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Launched June 2013
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
  • Launched June 2010
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Nikon S31 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon S31 versus Ricoh CX3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the S31 (1/2.9") and CX3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The S31 was launched 3 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S31 grades against the CX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Ricoh CX3

 S31 CX3 
LaunchedJune 2013June 2010Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon S31

 CX3 S31 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S31 and Ricoh CX3

 S31 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S31 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S31 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S31 versus Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S31 versus the CX3.

Nikon S31 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and CX3 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S31 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S31 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S31 and CX3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The S31 features the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The fresher S31 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S31 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S31 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S31 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S31 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography factors
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
no RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S31
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
52
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S31 Sports photography info
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography info
25
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S31 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography details
59
weather proof
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
66
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S31
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S31 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging details
24
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (29mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon S31 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S31 and Ricoh CX3
 Nikon Coolpix S31Ricoh CX3
General Information
Company Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S31 Ricoh CX3
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 7.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 185g (0.41 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") 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 life 260 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 DB-100
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $90 $329