Canon S95 vs Ricoh CX3

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon S95 and Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively close but the S95 (1/1.7") and CX3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was unveiled 6 months after the CX3 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S95 grades vs the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S95 compared to the CX3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S95 and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and CX3.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The S95 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler.