Nikon S33 vs Ricoh CX3

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S33 and Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S33 (13MP) and CX3 (10MP) and the S33 (1/3.1") and CX3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The S33 was released 4 years after the CX3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S33 matches up against the CX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S33 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 has outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S33 and the CX3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S33 and CX3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and CX3.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S33 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon S33 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S33 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.