Nikon P310 vs Ricoh CX3

Following is a thorough overview of the Nikon P310 versus Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P310 was released 2 years after the CX3 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the P310 matches up versus the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P310 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P310 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P310 enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P310 vs the CX3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and CX3 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and CX3.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon P310 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher P310 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.