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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H55

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H55 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 H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H55 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh CX3 and Sony H55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was announced very close to the H55 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the CX3 scores against the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony H55

 CX3 H55 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Ricoh CX3

 H55 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony H55

 CX3 H55 
ReleasedJune 2010June 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 offers outside 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 H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Ricoh CX3 and Sony H55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the CX3 and the H55.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and H55.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony H55 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography details
Sony H55 Portrait photography details
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography highlights
Sony H55 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
Sports photography with Sony H55
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
Sony H55 Travel photography info
66
lighter than others (206g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H55 Landscape photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
28
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sony H55
 Ricoh CX3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $329 $235