Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A580

The following is a complete overview of the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony A580, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and A580 (16MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The CX3 was manufactured 11 months before the A580 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the CX3 grades against the A580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony A580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX3 vs the A580.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and A580 is 92 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and A580.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CX3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A580 will produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.