Olympus 1 vs Ricoh CX3

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 1 and Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is very similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and CX3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was launched 3 years after the CX3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1 grades against the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 compared to the CX3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and CX3 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and CX3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus 1 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger 1 will have an edge in sensor tech.