Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX30V

Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was unveiled 20 months before the HX30V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the CX3 scores against the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 enjoys physical 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 HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the CX3 vs the HX30V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and HX30V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to deliver extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older CX3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.