Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H70
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2011

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H70 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and H70 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The CX3 was announced 6 months before the H70 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the CX3 grades vs the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony H70
CX3 | H70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Ricoh CX3
H70 | CX3 |
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Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony H70
CX3 | H70 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the CX3 and the H70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and H70 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and H70.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H70 to render extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively.

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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $329 | $199 |