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Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
Ricoh CX3
(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
  • Announced June 2010
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Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was introduced 8 months after the CX3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the VG-110 grades against the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Ricoh CX3

 VG-110 CX3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011June 2010More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus VG-110

 CX3 VG-110 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Ricoh CX3

 VG-110 CX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-110 has got outer measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the VG-110 versus the CX3.

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and CX3 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-110 and CX3.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-110 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent VG-110 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
26
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Street photography features
Ricoh CX3 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
24
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (170 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (170 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than average (206 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography highlights
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (170 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Ricoh CX3
 Olympus VG-110Ricoh CX3
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus VG-110 Ricoh CX3
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-08 2010-06-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 105 grams (0.23 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 170 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $329