Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX100V
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony HX100V
CX3 | HX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Ricoh CX3
HX100V | CX3 | |||
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Announced | October 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 16 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony HX100V
CX3 | HX100V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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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 |