Canon A490 vs Ricoh CX3

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A490 vs Ricoh CX3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A490 was released 5 months before the CX3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the A490 scores versus the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A490 and Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A490 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A490 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A490 against the CX3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A490 and CX3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should really take the release date of the cameras into account.