Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung PL210

Its time to examine more in depth at the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung PL210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and PL210 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was announced 6 months before the PL210 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the CX3 scores against the PL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung PL210. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 features outer measurements 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 Samsung PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the CX3 compared to the PL210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and PL210 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and PL210.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung PL210 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.