Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX3

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon L840 versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the L840 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L840 was manufactured 4 years later than the CX3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the L840 matches up against the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L840 & Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L840 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L840 has got outside measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the L840 versus the CX3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L840 and CX3 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L840 and CX3.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon L840 to produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer L840 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.