Ricoh CX3 vs Sony G3
92 Imaging
33 Features
35 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony G3 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
- Announced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
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Following is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony G3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CX3 was announced 18 months after the G3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the CX3 grades against the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony G3
| CX3 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Ricoh CX3
| G3 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony G3
| CX3 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the CX3 and the G3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and G3 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and G3.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger CX3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | DB-100 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $329 | $200 |