Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh CX3
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Olympus VR-320 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
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011
- Successor is Olympus VR-330
(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
- Released June 2010
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Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus VR-320 and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the VR-320 (14MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe VR-320 was manufactured 14 months after the CX3 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the VR-320 matches up vs the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus VR-320 & Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VR-320 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Ricoh CX3
| VR-320 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Olympus VR-320
| CX3 | VR-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus VR-320 and Ricoh CX3
| VR-320 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-320 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions 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 VR-320 and Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the VR-320 against the CX3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the VR-320 and CX3 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VR-320 and CX3.
Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus VR-320 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger VR-320 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VR-320 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
| Olympus VR-320 | Ricoh CX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus VR-320 | Ricoh CX3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-07-19 | 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 158 gr (0.35 lbs) | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | LI-42B | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $179 | $329 |