Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GR

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh GR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and GR (16MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The CX3 was manufactured 3 years before the GR which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the CX3 matches up against the GR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh GR. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR has specifications of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the CX3 versus the GR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and GR is 92 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and GR.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh GR will offer more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.