Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung MV800

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung MV800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was launched 14 months before the MV800 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the CX3 grades vs the MV800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 & Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the CX3 versus the MV800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and MV800 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and MV800.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung MV800 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.