Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Ricoh CX3

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was unveiled 2 years after the CX3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 330 HS scores against the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features outer dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Ricoh CX3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the CX3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and CX3.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 330 HS to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer ELPH 330 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.