Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh CX3

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus VH-410 versus Ricoh CX3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was launched 2 years later than the CX3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the VH-410 scores versus the CX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-410 and Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VH-410 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 features outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Olympus VH-410 versus Ricoh CX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the VH-410 and the CX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and CX3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the VH-410 and CX3.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent VH-410 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.