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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(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
  • Introduced June 2010
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Newer Model is Sony HX200V
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was brought out 16 months earlier than the HX100V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the CX3 grades versus the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony HX100V

 CX3 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Ricoh CX3

 HX100V CX3 
AnnouncedOctober 2011June 2010Newer by 16 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony HX100V

 CX3 HX100V 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the CX3 and the HX100V.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and HX100V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and HX100V.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX100V to give more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX100V Portrait photography advice
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography highlights
Sony HX100V Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography information
Sony HX100V Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography information
Sony HX100V Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (577 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX100V as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
25
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (577g)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sony HX100V
 Ricoh CX3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-10-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 12.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 577 gr (1.27 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-FH50
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $329 $429