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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2014
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 S3600 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was released 3 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S3600 scores vs the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Ricoh CX3

 S3600 CX3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2010Fresher by 44 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon S3600

 CX3 S3600 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Ricoh CX3

 S3600 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3600 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S3600 vs the CX3.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and CX3.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S3600 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger S3600 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography advice
38
resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3600
Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography details
41
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Ricoh CX3
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (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 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 230 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 DB-100
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $329