Ricoh CX3 vs Sony QX1

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony QX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The CX3 was manufactured 5 years before the QX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CX3 matches up vs the QX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 & Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 features physical dimensions 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 QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony QX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the CX3 compared to the QX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and QX1 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and QX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony QX1 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older CX3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.