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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX99

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX99 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
  • Released June 2010
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced September 2018
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh CX3 and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The CX3 was released 9 years prior to the HX99 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the CX3 grades vs the HX99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony HX99

 CX3 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Ricoh CX3

 HX99 CX3 
IntroducedSeptember 2018June 2010More modern by 99 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony HX99

 CX3 HX99 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen sizing

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the CX3 and the HX99.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and HX99 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and HX99.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CX3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CX3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX99 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (242 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography factors
Sony HX99 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
58
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery life (360 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography features
Sony HX99 Travel photography features
66
lighter than average (206g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
great battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than others (242g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
Sony HX99 Vlogging factors
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
76
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (242 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have microphone jack
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sony HX99
 Ricoh CX3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection 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 distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.45 lb) 242 gr (0.53 lb)
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 Overall 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 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $329 $469