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Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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 S570 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S570 and Ricoh CX3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S570 was brought out 10 months prior to the CX3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S570 grades versus the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Ricoh CX3

 S570 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon S570

 CX3 S570 
AnnouncedJune 2010August 2009More recent by 10 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Ricoh CX3

 S570 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 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).

Analyze the Nikon S570 and Ricoh CX3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S570 vs the CX3.

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and CX3.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S570 to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S570 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography info
Ricoh CX3 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than competition (206 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fairly wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging advice
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S570 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Ricoh CX3
 Nikon Coolpix S570Ricoh CX3
General Information
Make Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Ricoh CX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-04 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 EN-EL10 DB-100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $329