Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A7S III

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony A7S III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is relatively similar but the CX3 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX3 was released 11 years before the A7S III which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the CX3 grades versus the A7S III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Alpha A7S III. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 comes with outer 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 III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony A7S III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the CX3 compared to the A7S III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and A7S III is 92 and 61 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and A7S III.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX3 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7S III will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.