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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2009
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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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh CX2 versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the CX2 (9MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX2 was introduced 10 months before the CX3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the CX2 scores versus the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Ricoh CX3

 CX2 CX3 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Ricoh CX2

 CX3 CX2 
AnnouncedJune 2010August 2009Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh CX3

 CX2 CX3 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution920k920kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX2 has external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX2 versus Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX2 and the CX3.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and CX3.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh CX3 to offer extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older CX2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography info
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Street photography details
Ricoh CX3 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors (185g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition (206g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX2
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging info
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (185 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh CX3
 Ricoh CX2Ricoh CX3
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX2 Ricoh CX3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-20 2010-06-16
Body design 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (ISO 400) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 102 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 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 media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $341 $329