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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed June 2010
Ricoh CX4
(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
Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Ricoh CX4

 CX3 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Ricoh CX3

 CX4 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh CX4

 CX3 CX4 
RevealedJune 2010August 2010Same age
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution920k920kThe 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography advice
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography information
Ricoh CX4 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh CX4
 Ricoh CX3Ricoh CX4
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