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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX5 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
  • Introduced June 2010
Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Released July 2011
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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was announced 13 months prior to the CX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the CX3 grades versus the CX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Ricoh CX5

 CX3 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Ricoh CX3

 CX5 CX3 
ReleasedJuly 2011June 2010Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh CX5

 CX3 CX5 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 has physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the CX3 and the CX5.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and CX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and CX5.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged CX3 will be behind in sensor tech.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh CX5
 Ricoh CX3Ricoh CX5
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX3 Ricoh CX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
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 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-100 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $329 $399