Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A100

Following is a in depth review of the Ricoh CX3 and Sony A100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the A100 (10MP) is relatively close but the CX3 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX3 was manufactured 3 years after the A100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the CX3 grades versus the A100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 features outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A100 has sizing of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the CX3 compared to the A100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and A100 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and A100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The CX3 offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The newer CX3 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.