Reasons to choose CX3
Released in 2010, CX3 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 206 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Ricoh CX3
vs Ricoh CX4
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
CX328 mm²
CX4- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The CX3 and CX4 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
CX3MetricCX4
10 MPEffective pixels10 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.69 µmPixel pitch1.69 µm
2.85 µm²Pixel area2.85 µm²
35.14 MP/cm²Pixel density35.14 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
206 gWeight205 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion DB-100 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion DB-100 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The CX3 and CX4 have the same sensor area. The CX4 has the lighter body. The CX3 and CX4 have the same effective resolution. The CX3 and CX4 were both released in 2010. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose CX4
Released in 2010, CX4 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 205 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.