Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB1100F

Here is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WB1100F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the CX3 grades vs the WB1100F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 provides outer measurements 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 WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung WB1100F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the CX3 compared to the WB1100F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and WB1100F is 92 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and WB1100F.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB1100F to give you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older CX3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.