Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh CX3
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92 Imaging
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Released February 2011
(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

Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-10 and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SZ-10 was released 8 months after the CX3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 and Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Ricoh CX3
SZ-10 | CX3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus SZ-10
CX3 | SZ-10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Ricoh CX3
SZ-10 | CX3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SZ-10 and Ricoh CX3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-10 and the CX3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and CX3 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and CX3.
Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-10 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SZ-10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Ricoh CX3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-02-08 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 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 life | 220 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $300 | $329 |