Olympus E-M1X vs Ricoh CX3

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M1X vs Ricoh CX3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and CX3 (10MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and CX3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1X was revealed 8 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-M1X scores against the CX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X has exterior measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1X against the CX3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and CX3 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and CX3.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1X will offer more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X should have an advantage in sensor technology.