Ricoh CX3 vs Samsung WB250F

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was announced 3 years earlier than the WB250F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the CX3 grades versus the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX3 and Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX3 and Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the CX3 versus the WB250F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and WB250F.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB250F to show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older CX3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.