Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A6100
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2010
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Introduced August 2019
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A6100 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX3 and Sony A6100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe CX3 was launched 10 years before the A6100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the CX3 matches up vs the A6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A6100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony A6100
CX3 | A6100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Ricoh CX3
A6100 | CX3 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | June 2010 | Fresher by 112 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony A6100
CX3 | A6100 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 comes with physical 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 A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh CX3 and Sony A6100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the CX3 and the A6100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and A6100 is 92 and 81 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and A6100.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CX3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A6100 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older CX3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh CX3 | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2019-08-28 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 lb) | 396g (0.87 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-100 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $329 | $748 |