Ricoh CX3 vs Sony NEX-F3

The following is a complete comparison of the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony NEX-F3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The CX3 was brought out 3 years prior to the NEX-F3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the CX3 scores vs the NEX-F3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX3 & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the CX3 vs the NEX-F3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and NEX-F3 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and NEX-F3.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CX3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-F3 will render more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged CX3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.