Ricoh CX3 vs Sony NEX-3

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony NEX-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX3 was launched around the same time to the NEX-3 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the CX3 matches up vs the NEX-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 has external dimensions 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 NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony NEX-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the CX3 versus the NEX-3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and NEX-3 is 92 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and NEX-3.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CX3 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-3 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.