Canon XC10 vs Ricoh CX3

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon XC10 and Ricoh CX3, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively similar but the XC10 (1") and CX3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The XC10 was launched 4 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the XC10 grades against the CX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 and Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 comes with external dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Canon XC10 and Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the XC10 against the CX3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and CX3 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and CX3.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XC10 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon XC10 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger XC10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.