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Nikon D2X vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Nikon D2X front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Nikon D2X vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Nikon D2X
(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
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
  • Announced June 2010
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Ricoh CX3

 D2X CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon D2X

 CX3 D2X 
AnnouncedJune 2010June 2005Fresher by 61 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k235kSharper screen (+685k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2X and Ricoh CX3

 D2X CX3 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D2X vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D2X and CX3 is 51 and 92 respectively.

Nikon D2X vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D2X vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2X vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2X vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2X Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography details
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D2X
Street photography with Ricoh CX3
50
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2X as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
53
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2X Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography factors
43
weather sealing
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than average (206g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2X Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2X Vlogging features
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon D2X vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2X and Ricoh CX3
 Nikon D2XRicoh CX3
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