Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-10

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung GX-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the CX3 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The CX3 was manufactured 3 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the CX3 matches up versus the GX-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 & Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 features external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the CX3 versus the GX-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and GX-10 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and GX-10.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The CX3 includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more modern CX3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.