Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX3
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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
(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
- Introduced June 2010

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S620 versus Ricoh CX3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S620 was launched 16 months before the CX3 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S620 grades vs the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S620 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S620 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Ricoh CX3
S620 | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon S620
CX3 | S620 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 16 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Ricoh CX3
S620 | CX3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S620 has outside measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S620 versus Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S620 compared to the CX3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and CX3.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S620 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S620 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Ricoh CX3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-03 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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 | 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | 120 gr (0.26 pounds) | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | EN-EL12 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $37 | $329 |