Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A330

Following is a complete analysis of the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony A330, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the CX3 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The CX3 was announced 14 months after the A330 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the CX3 grades vs the A330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX3 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX3 against the A330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and A330 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and A330.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The CX3 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh tougher. The newer CX3 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.