Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh CX3

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-870 and Ricoh CX3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was brought out 5 years later than the CX3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-870 grades against the CX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 features exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-870 against the CX3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and CX3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and CX3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-870 to provide extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer TG-870 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.