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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H70

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H70 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
  • Launched June 2010
Sony H70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony H70

 CX3 H70 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Ricoh CX3

 H70 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony H70

 CX3 H70 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H70 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography details
Sony H70 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography highlights
Sony H70 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography advice
Sony H70 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H70 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
29
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sony H70
 Ricoh CX3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
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