Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A900

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX3 and Sony A900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and A900 (25MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The CX3 was announced 21 months later than the A900 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the CX3 scores versus the A900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX3 and Sony A900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the CX3 vs the A900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and A900 is 92 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and A900.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX3 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A900 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer CX3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.