Nikon P510 vs Ricoh CX3

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon P510 vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the P510 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P510 was announced 2 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P510 scores against the CX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P510 and Ricoh CX3. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P510 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P510 offers physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the P510 against the CX3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and CX3 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P510 and CX3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon P510 to offer you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent P510 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.