Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung PL120

Following is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung PL120, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was unveiled 6 months before the PL120 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the CX3 grades against the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 features outside 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 Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung PL120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the CX3 vs the PL120.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and PL120 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and PL120.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung PL120 to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.