Nikon P7100 vs Ricoh CX3

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon P7100 versus Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the P7100 (1/1.7") and CX3 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The P7100 was unveiled 21 months after the CX3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P7100 scores against the CX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7100 comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Nikon P7100 versus Ricoh CX3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the P7100 against the CX3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and CX3 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and CX3.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The P7100 offers the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The newer P7100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.