Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh CX3

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX540 HS and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was brought out 5 years after the CX3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX540 HS scores against the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS has external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the CX3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and CX3 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and CX3.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to show more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.