Nikon AW100 vs Ricoh CX3

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon AW100 versus Ricoh CX3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was unveiled 15 months later than the CX3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the AW100 grades against the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW100 against the CX3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and CX3.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon AW100 to offer you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern AW100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.