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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H50

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Released January 2009
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was brought out 18 months after the H50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the CX3 scores vs the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony H50

 CX3 H50 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Ricoh CX3

 H50 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony H50

 CX3 H50 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the CX3 compared to the H50.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and H50 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and H50.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh CX3 to produce extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent CX3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography factors
Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography advice
Sony H50 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography features
Sony H50 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others in class (206g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
44
has built in flash
great reach (465mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (547g)
MP count low (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
Landscape photography with Sony H50
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging details
Sony H50 Vlogging details
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (547g)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sony H50
 Ricoh CX3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 547 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID DB-100 NP-BG1
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 Single Single
Price at release $329 $80