Canon S100 vs Ricoh CX3

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon S100 and Ricoh CX3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty close but the S100 (1/1.7") and CX3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The S100 was manufactured 19 months later than the CX3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S100 grades against the CX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S100 vs the CX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and CX3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon S100 will render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S100 should have an advantage in sensor technology.