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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-20 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
  • Revealed June 2010
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WG-20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CX3 scores vs the WG-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Ricoh WG-20

 CX3 WG-20 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Ricoh CX3

 WG-20 CX3 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2010More modern by 44 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh WG-20

 CX3 WG-20 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 enjoys outside 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 WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh WG-20 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 depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the CX3 compared to the WG-20.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and WG-20.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-20 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged CX3 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography factors
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX3
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
weather sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh WG-20
 Ricoh CX3Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX3 Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-06-16 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
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 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 life - 260 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $329 $370