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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Launched June 2010
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX100V
  • Later Model is Sony HX300
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was launched 23 months earlier than the HX200V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the CX3 scores versus the HX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony HX200V

 CX3 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Ricoh CX3

 HX200V CX3 
IntroducedMay 2012June 2010Fresher by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony HX200V

 CX3 HX200V 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the CX3 versus the HX200V.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and HX200V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and HX200V.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX200V to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older CX3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography details
Sony HX200V Sports photography details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
66
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (583 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging information
Sony HX200V Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
27
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors (583 grams)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sony HX200V
 Ricoh CX3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 583 grams (1.29 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 life - 450 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
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 type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $480