Ricoh CX3 vs Sony a3500

Following is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony a3500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The CX3 was brought out 4 years prior to the a3500 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the CX3 grades vs the a3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX3 & Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the CX3 versus the a3500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and a3500 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and a3500.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CX3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony a3500 will give you greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.