Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A7

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh CX3 and Sony A7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and A7 (24MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX3 was announced 4 years before the A7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CX3 grades vs the A7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 & Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 has outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the CX3 vs the A7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and A7 is 92 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and A7.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX3 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7 will result in extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older CX3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.