Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX200V
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX200V 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
- Launched June 2010
(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

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").

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony HX200V
CX3 | HX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Ricoh CX3
HX200V | CX3 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 23 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony HX200V
CX3 | HX200V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony HX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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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 |