Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Ricoh CX3

Lets look more closely at the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Ricoh CX3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was unveiled 4 years after the CX3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 350 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 350 HS grades vs the CX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS & Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 350 HS has got physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 350 HS compared to the CX3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 350 HS and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 350 HS and CX3.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 350 HS to produce more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 350 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.