Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H300
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H300 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
- Introduced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Released February 2014
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H300 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Ricoh CX3 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and H300 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe CX3 was launched 4 years earlier than the H300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the CX3 scores vs the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony H300
CX3 | H300 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Ricoh CX3
H300 | CX3 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | June 2010 | More recent by 44 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony H300
CX3 | H300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh CX3 and Sony H300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the CX3 vs the H300.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and H300 is 92 and 63 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and H300.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H300 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older CX3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H300 Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz(R) |
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 | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dots |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 8.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 pounds) | 590g (1.30 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
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 | - | 350 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-100 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $329 | $249 |