Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh CX3

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh CX1 versus Ricoh CX3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the CX1 (9MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX1 was unveiled 16 months before the CX3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the CX1 scores vs the CX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX1 & Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has specifications 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 depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the CX1 and the CX3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX1 and CX3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX1 and CX3.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh CX3 to show greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older CX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.