Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh CX3

The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus Tough-3000 and Ricoh CX3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was released 5 months earlier than the CX3 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Tough-3000 grades vs the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 features outside measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Olympus Tough-3000 and Ricoh CX3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Tough-3000 vs the CX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and CX3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and CX3.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus Tough-3000 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.