Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung ST600

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung ST600, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and ST600 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was brought out 6 months later than the ST600 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the CX3 grades against the ST600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 comes with exterior 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 ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the CX3 compared to the ST600.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and ST600 is 92 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and ST600.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST600 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.