Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX4
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33 Features
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![Ricoh CX3 front Ricoh CX3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-CX3/Ricoh-CX3-front.jpg)
![Ricoh CX4 front Ricoh CX4 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-CX4/Ricoh-CX4-front.jpg)
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33 Features
34 Overall
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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed August 2010
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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Ricoh CX3 versus Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Ricoh. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The CX3 was manufactured 2 months prior to the CX4 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CX3 grades versus the CX4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX3 & Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Ricoh CX4
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Ricoh CX3
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Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh CX4
CX3 | CX4 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2010 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 features external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh CX3 versus Ricoh CX4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the CX3 against the CX4.
![Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX3-vs-Ricoh-CX4-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and CX4 is 92 and 92 respectively.
![Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX3-vs-Ricoh-CX4-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and CX4.
As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images however you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.
![Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-CX3-vs-Ricoh-CX4-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX3-vs-Ricoh-CX4-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model | Ricoh CX3 | Ricoh CX4 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2010-08-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | 206 grams (0.45 lb) | 205 grams (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | DB-100 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $329 | $211 |