Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB150F

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh CX3 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was unveiled 19 months prior to the WB150F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the CX3 matches up against the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 has outer 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 WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the CX3 vs the WB150F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and WB150F.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB150F to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.