Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh CX3
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Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced January 2012
(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
- Introduced June 2010
Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax VS20 and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the VS20 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe VS20 was introduced 20 months after the CX3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the VS20 matches up versus the CX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio VS20 and Ricoh CX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Ricoh CX3
VS20 | CX3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | June 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Pentax VS20
CX3 | VS20 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax VS20 and Ricoh CX3
VS20 | CX3 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax VS20 provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Pentax VS20 and Ricoh CX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the VS20 compared to the CX3.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and CX3 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VS20 and CX3.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax VS20 to deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern VS20 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Pentax Optio VS20 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax Optio VS20 | Ricoh CX3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-25 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-4.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 235 gr (0.52 lbs) | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 | D-LI122 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $106 | $329 |