Nikon P80 vs Ricoh CX3

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon P80 vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the P80 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P80 was unveiled 17 months prior to the CX3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the P80 grades vs the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P80 & Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P80 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P80 provides external measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Nikon P80 vs Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the P80 versus the CX3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and CX3 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and CX3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images although you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older P80 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.