Nikon S31 vs Ricoh CX3
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Nikon S31 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon S31 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S31 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Ricoh CX3
S31 | CX3 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | June 2010 | Fresher by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon S31
CX3 | S31 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S31 and Ricoh CX3
S31 | CX3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and CX3 is 90 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S31 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S31 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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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 |