Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh CX1

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S3300 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and CX1 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was launched 2 years later than the CX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S3300 matches up versus the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Ricoh CX1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Ricoh CX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S3300 compared to the CX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and CX1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and CX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3300 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern S3300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.