Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX80

In this article, we will be matching up the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was announced 6 years earlier than the HX80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the CX3 matches up against the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 provides outside measurements 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 HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the CX3 compared to the HX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and HX80.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX80 to produce greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older CX3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.