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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(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
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX90V Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Ricoh CX3 and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was brought out 5 years prior to the HX90V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the CX3 matches up against the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony HX90V

 CX3 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Ricoh CX3

 HX90V CX3 
RevealedApril 2015June 2010More modern by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony HX90V

 CX3 HX90V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 provides exterior measurements 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 HX90V has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX3 and the HX90V.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and HX90V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and HX90V.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to provide greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged CX3 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography information
Sony HX90V Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
Sports photography with Sony HX90V
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
has tracking focus
good battery (360 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography information
Sony HX90V Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
good battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX90V Landscape photography advice
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
good battery (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging information
Sony HX90V Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
75
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no mic port
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sony HX90V
 Ricoh CX3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
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 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 360 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $329 $440