Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh CX3

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 4 years after the CX3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX610 HS scores against the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS has got external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX610 HS versus Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS versus the CX3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and CX3.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to show more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.