Nikon P340 vs Ricoh CX3

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon P340 versus Ricoh CX3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly similar but the P340 (1/1.7") and CX3 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The P340 was introduced 3 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P340 scores vs the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P340 & Ricoh CX3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P340 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P340 versus Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the P340 vs the CX3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and CX3 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P340 and CX3.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P340 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon P340 will offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent P340 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.