Ricoh CX3 vs Sony a1

On this page, we will be looking at the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony a1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and a1 (50MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX3 was introduced 11 years earlier than the a1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the CX3 scores vs the a1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony a1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the CX3 compared to the a1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and a1 is 92 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and a1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CX3 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony a1 will resolve more detail using its extra 40MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.