Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX350
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![Ricoh CX3 front Ricoh CX3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-CX3/Ricoh-CX3-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX350/Sony-HX350-front.jpg)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Announced December 2016
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX350 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The CX3 was launched 7 years before the HX350 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the CX3 matches up vs the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX350 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony HX350
CX3 | HX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Ricoh CX3
HX350 | CX3 | |||
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Announced | December 2016 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 79 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony HX350
CX3 | HX350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 offers exterior dimensions 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 HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the CX3 versus the HX350.
![Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX350 size comparison Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX350 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX3-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX350-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and HX350 is 92 and 62 respectively.
![Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX3-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX350-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and HX350.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX350 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-CX3-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX350-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX3-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX350-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2016-12-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ X |
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 | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 pounds) | 652 grams (1.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $329 | - |