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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H300

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(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
Sony H300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony H300

 CX3 H300 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Ricoh CX3

 H300 CX3 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2010More recent by 44 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony H300

 CX3 H300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and H300 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
Portrait photography with Sony H300
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography features
Sony H300 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
Sony H300 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competitors (206g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (590 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography factors
Sony H300 Landscape photography factors
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging advice
Sony H300 Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
24
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (590 grams)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sony H300
 Ricoh CX3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
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