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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2009
Ricoh CX3
(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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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh CX1 versus Ricoh CX3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the CX1 (9MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was unveiled 16 months before the CX3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the CX1 scores vs the CX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Ricoh CX3

 CX1 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Ricoh CX1

 CX3 CX1 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh CX3

 CX1 CX3 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution920k920kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX1 versus Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the CX1 and the CX3.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and CX3.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh CX3 to show greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older CX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX1
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Street photography details
Ricoh CX3 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Travel photography highlights
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh CX3
 Ricoh CX1Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX1 Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 9MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 ID DB-70 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $299 $329