Nikon S6100 vs Ricoh CX3

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon S6100 versus Ricoh CX3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was released 8 months later than the CX3 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S6100 grades against the CX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6100 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Nikon S6100 versus Ricoh CX3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S6100 against the CX3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and CX3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S6100 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S6100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.