Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H400

On this page, we will be looking at the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was revealed 4 years earlier than the H400 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the CX3 scores versus the H400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony H400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the CX3 against the H400.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and H400 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and H400.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H400 to show extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older CX3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.