Nikon P610 vs Ricoh CX3

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon P610 and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the P610 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P610 was brought out 4 years after the CX3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the P610 scores vs the CX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P610 and Ricoh CX3. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P610 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P610 comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Nikon P610 and Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the P610 vs the CX3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and CX3 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P610 and CX3.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P610 to produce extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger P610 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.