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Reviewed:
Jun 2010
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The Ricoh CX3 is the third in a line of CX compacts that goes back to the CX1, released in early 2009. The CX3 doesn't represent a huge leap forward compared to its predecessors, but it does pack a new, more versatile lens, which covers the equivalent of 28-300mm. Other notable features include Ricoh's dual shot 'DR' high dynamic range mode, and a very high resolution 920,000 dot LCD screen, which is still unusual for a compact camera. In most respects, the CX3 is a pleasure to use.
Unfortunately, where the CX3 falls down is its image quality, which is rather sub-par at all ISO settings. At a pixel level the CX3's output is muddy at all ISO settings, and especially unpleasant towards the high end of the ISO scale. The CX3 is the only camera whose output in some situations actually looks poor even on the rear LCD screen. Overall, the CX3 is a really enjoyable camera to use, and ergonomically, it is one of the best on the market, but although it is perfectly capable of turning out excellent postcard-sized prints, its image quality doesn't stand up to critical scrutiny.
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| Announced: | Feb 3, 2010 |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | Compact | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | ? |
| Other resolutions | 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 2736, 3648 x 2048, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1728 x 1296, 1280 x 9601, 640 x 480 | ? |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 | ? |
| Effective pixels | 10.0 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor photo detectors | 10.6 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | ? |
| Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600,3200 | ? |
| White balance presets | 5 | ? |
| Custom white balance | Yes | ? |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift | ? |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Normal | ? |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Focal length (equiv.) | 28 – 300 mm | |
| Optical zoom | 10.7× | |
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| Digital zoom | Yes (4.8x) | |
| Manual focus | Yes | ? |
| Normal focus range | 30 cm (11.81") | ? |
| Macro focus range | 1 cm (.39") | ? |
| Lens mount | Unknown | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | ? |
| Screen size | 3" | ? |
| Screen dots | 920,000 | ? |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Live view | Yes | ? |
| Viewfinder type | None | ? |
| Photography features | ||
| Maximum aperture | F3.5 - F5.6 | ? |
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 sec | ? |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 sec | ? |
| Aperture priority | No | ? |
| Shutter priority | No | ? |
| Manual exposure mode | No | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes | |
| Flash range | 4 m | |
| External flash | No | |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | |
| Continuous drive | Yes | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | |
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| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) | ? |
| Videography features | ||
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| Microphone | Mono | |
| Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC card, Internal | ? |
| Storage included | 88 MB Internal | ? |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | ? |
| HDMI | No | ? |
| Wireless | None | ? |
| Remote control | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | ? |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion DB-100 rechargeable battery & charger | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.14") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | Yes | ? |
| GPS | None | |
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