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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Revealed June 2010
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX300
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was released 4 years before the HX400V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the CX3 matches up against the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony HX400V

 CX3 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Ricoh CX3

 HX400V CX3 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2010More recent by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony HX400V

 CX3 HX400V 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the CX3 vs the HX400V.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and HX400V is 92 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and HX400V.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX400V to show extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older CX3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography factors
Sony HX400V Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
66
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (660 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
Sony HX400V Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (660 grams)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sony HX400V
 Ricoh CX3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz X
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 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
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 Overall 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 - 300 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 NP-BX1
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 Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 $448