Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-70

Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was manufactured 10 years prior to the WG-70 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the CX3 grades versus the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh WG-70. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the CX3 and the WG-70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and WG-70 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and WG-70.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-70 to resolve more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older CX3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.