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Nikon S630 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released February 2009
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Nikon S630 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S630 versus Ricoh CX3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S630 was released 16 months before the CX3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the S630 matches up against the CX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Ricoh CX3

 S630 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon S630

 CX3 S630 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2009Fresher by 16 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Ricoh CX3

 S630 CX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S630 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S630 versus the CX3.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S630 and CX3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S630 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older S630 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography features
Ricoh CX3 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography highlights
56
built-in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S630
Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon S630 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Ricoh CX3
 Nikon Coolpix S630Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Ricoh CX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-03 2010-06-16
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-L12 DB-100
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $240 $329