Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX3
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- Released June 2010
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Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe XZ-10 was brought out 2 years after the CX3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the XZ-10 grades versus the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Ricoh CX3
| XZ-10 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 32 months |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus XZ-10
| CX3 | XZ-10 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Ricoh CX3
| XZ-10 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 920k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Ricoh CX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the CX3.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and CX3 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and CX3.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus XZ-10 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern XZ-10 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Ricoh CX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Ricoh CX3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2013-01-30 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 35 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 221 gr (0.49 pounds) | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 240 shots | - |
| Battery type | 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 | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $428 | $329 |
