Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A3000
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A3000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX2 & Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX2 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Sony A3000
CX2 | A3000 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Ricoh CX2
A3000 | CX2 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | August 2009 | Newer by 48 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Sony A3000
CX2 | A3000 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and A3000 is 93 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX2 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Ricoh CX2 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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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 |