Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX1
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32 Features
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX1 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)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Revealed April 2009
Photography Glossary Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX1 Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is very close but the CX3 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe CX3 was revealed 14 months after the HX1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the CX3 grades vs the HX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony HX1
| CX3 | HX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2010 |  | April 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Ricoh CX3
| HX1 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony HX1
| CX3 | HX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 has got external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the CX3 compared to the HX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and HX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and HX1.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX3 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh CX3 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern CX3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
| Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2009-04-22 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| 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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 9.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) | 544 grams (1.20 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $329 | $47,999 |
