Nikon P600 vs Ricoh CX3

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon P600 versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P600 was manufactured 3 years after the CX3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P600 grades against the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P600 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P600 provides outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has proportions 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 P600 versus Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the P600 against the CX3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and CX3 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P600 and CX3.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon P600 to render more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent P600 should have a benefit in sensor technology.