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Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 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
  • Released June 2010
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Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was revealed 2 years after the CX3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S3500 matches up versus the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Ricoh CX3

 S3500 CX3 
ReleasedFebruary 2013June 2010More modern by 33 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon S3500

 CX3 S3500 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Ricoh CX3

 S3500 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3500 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S3500 versus the CX3.

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and CX3.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3500 to result in extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher S3500 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography info
33
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3500
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography highlights
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (129g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than average (206g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3500
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
40
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
31
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Nikon S3500 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Ricoh CX3
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Ricoh CX3
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3500 Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-02-21 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-182mm (7.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 129g (0.28 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - DB-100
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $85 $329