Canon G9 X II vs Ricoh CX3

The following is a thorough review of the Canon G9 X II versus Ricoh CX3, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and CX3 (10MP) and the G9 X II (1") and CX3 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was unveiled 6 years after the CX3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the G9 X II grades vs the CX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II offers external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 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).

Check the Canon G9 X II versus Ricoh CX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 X II against the CX3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and CX3 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and CX3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X II will show extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer G9 X II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.