Nikon D2X vs Ricoh CX3
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Nikon D2X vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 3200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
- Launched June 2005
- Succeeded the Nikon D1X
- Renewed by Nikon D2Xs
(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
- Announced June 2010
Nikon D2X vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon D2X vs Ricoh CX3, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the D2X (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively similar but the D2X (APS-C) and CX3 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe D2X was revealed 6 years before the CX3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D2X being a Large SLR camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D2X grades vs the CX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D2X vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D2X and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are available at Nikon D2X Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Ricoh CX3
D2X | CX3 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon D2X
CX3 | D2X | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | June 2005 | Fresher by 61 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 235k | Sharper screen (+685k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D2X and Ricoh CX3
D2X | CX3 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D2X vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D2X enjoys external dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Nikon D2X vs Ricoh CX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the D2X versus the CX3.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the D2X and CX3 is 51 and 92 respectively.
Nikon D2X vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D2X and CX3.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D2X with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D2X will deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older D2X is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Nikon D2X vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Nikon D2X | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon D2X | Ricoh CX3 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2005-06-01 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 309 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 235 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1200 gr (2.65 pounds) | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 59 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 476 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $5,000 | $329 |