Nikon S4300 vs Ricoh CX3

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon S4300 versus Ricoh CX3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was launched 20 months later than the CX3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the S4300 grades versus the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4300 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S4300 versus Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S4300 vs the CX3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and CX3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S4300 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer S4300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.