Ricoh CX3 vs Sony NEX-3N

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh CX3 and Sony NEX-3N, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The CX3 was introduced 3 years prior to the NEX-3N and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the CX3 matches up vs the NEX-3N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 has got 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) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the CX3 versus the NEX-3N.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and NEX-3N is 92 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and NEX-3N.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX3 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-3N will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older CX3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.