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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-3N
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony NEX-F3

 CX3 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Ricoh CX3

 NEX-F3 CX3 
IntroducedAugust 2012June 2010Newer by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony NEX-F3

 CX3 NEX-F3 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution920k920kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography highlights
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition (206g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
better than average battery (470 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-F3
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
Vlogging with Sony NEX-F3
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sony NEX-F3
 Ricoh CX3Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX3 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-08-16
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 314g (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life - 470 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $329 $470