Nikon L610 vs Ricoh CX3

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon L610 versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L610 was launched 2 years after the CX3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L610 matches up against the CX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L610 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L610 against the CX3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and CX3 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and CX3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L610 to give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher L610 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.