Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H50
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony H50
CX3 | H50 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 18 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Ricoh CX3
H50 | CX3 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony H50
CX3 | H50 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Check the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and H50 is 92 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |