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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

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
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Ricoh. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was unveiled 3 months prior to the G700SE which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the CX3 grades versus the G700SE when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Ricoh G700SE

 CX3 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Ricoh CX3

 G700SE CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh G700SE

 CX3 G700SE 
AnnouncedJune 2010October 2010Same generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution920k920kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the CX3 vs the G700SE.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and G700SE is 92 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and G700SE.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh G700SE to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography info
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
manual focus
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX3
Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than average in class (206g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (307g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography features
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging details
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging details
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
23
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (307g)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh G700SE
 Ricoh CX3Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh CX3 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-60
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $0