Nikon P330 vs Ricoh CX3

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon P330 vs Ricoh CX3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the P330 (1/1.7") and CX3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The P330 was unveiled 2 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the P330 matches up versus the CX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P330 vs Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the P330 against the CX3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P330 and CX3 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P330 and CX3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P330 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon P330 will give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern P330 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.