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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A3000

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony a3500
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A3000 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony A3000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the CX2 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The CX2 was launched 5 years before the A3000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the CX2 matches up against the A3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony A3000

 CX2 A3000 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Ricoh CX2

 A3000 CX2 
ReleasedAugust 2013August 2009Newer by 48 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony A3000

 CX2 A3000 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX2 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh CX2 versus Sony A3000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the CX2 against the A3000.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and A3000 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX2 and A3000.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CX2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A3000 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX2
Street photography with Sony A3000
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Sports photography info
Sony A3000 Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
60
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Travel photography info
Sony A3000 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition in class (185 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
good battery power (470 per charge)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (411 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography information
Sony A3000 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging info
Sony A3000 Vlogging info
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (185g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
26
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Sony A3000
 Ricoh CX2Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX2 Sony Alpha A3000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-08-20 2013-08-27
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 1600 16000
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 411 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Launch price $341 $398