Canon 1D MII vs Ricoh CX3

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon 1D MII and Ricoh CX3, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 1D MII (8MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the 1D MII (APS-H) and CX3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MII was revealed 7 years earlier than the CX3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D MII being a Large SLR camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 1D MII scores against the CX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D Mark II and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1D MII Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MII enjoys exterior measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1D MII and Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 1D MII against the CX3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII and CX3 is 50 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MII and CX3.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh CX3 will produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.