Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh CX3
90 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
35 Overall
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Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
- Released February 2014
- Earlier Model is Nikon S9500
- Replacement is Nikon S9900
(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
- Revealed June 2010
Photography Glossary Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Nikon S9700 versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the S9700 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S9700 was announced 3 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S9700 matches up against the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Ricoh CX3. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Ricoh CX3
| S9700 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 45 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon S9700
| CX3 | S9700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Ricoh CX3
| S9700 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S9700 features outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Nikon S9700 versus Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S9700 versus the CX3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S9700 and CX3 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S9700 and CX3.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S9700 to give you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent S9700 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S9700 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Ricoh CX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Ricoh |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Ricoh CX3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2014-02-07 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 99 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 232 grams (0.51 pounds) | 206 grams (0.45 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 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 life | 300 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $350 | $329 |