Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX7V

On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX7V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was introduced 13 months prior to the HX7V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the CX3 grades against the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 provides 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) while the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the CX3 compared to the HX7V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and HX7V is 92 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX7V to provide you with extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged CX3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.