Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX300

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was launched 3 years earlier than the HX300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the CX3 matches up vs the HX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. 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) and the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony HX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the CX3 versus the HX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and HX300 is 92 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and HX300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX300 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older CX3 will be behind in sensor technology.