Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh CX3

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus 7010 versus Ricoh CX3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was launched 10 months before the CX3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the 7010 matches up against the CX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 7010 compared to the CX3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and CX3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and CX3.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus 7010 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.