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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A7S

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7S II
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A7S Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony A7S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the A7S (12MP) is very close but the CX3 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX3 was brought out 4 years earlier than the A7S which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the CX3 scores against the A7S for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony A7S

 CX3 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Ricoh CX3

 A7S CX3 
AnnouncedApril 2014June 2010More modern by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k920kClearer display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony A7S

 CX3 A7S 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 offers physical 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) whilst the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the CX3 and the A7S.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and A7S is 92 and 77 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and A7S.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX3 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7S will render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged CX3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography info
Sony A7S Portrait photography info
26
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
focusing manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography information
Sony A7S Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
76
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competition (489 grams)
very good ISO range (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography info
Sony A7S Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
not so great battery pack (360 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography advice
Sony A7S Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition (206g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than competition (489g)
environment proof
not so great battery pack (360 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (409,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
not so great battery pack (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
Sony A7S Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
34
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
lighter than competition (489 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sony A7S
 Ricoh CX3Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX3 Sony Alpha A7S
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-06-16 2014-04-06
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 3200 409600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 489g (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $329 $1,998