Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX1

Lets take a closer look at the Canon A3000 IS vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was manufactured 11 months after the CX1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A3000 IS matches up versus the CX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS has got external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3000 IS vs the CX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and CX1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and CX1.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3000 IS to give you greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher A3000 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.