Ricoh CX3 vs Sony HX9V

Below is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh CX3 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was launched 13 months earlier than the HX9V making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CX3 scores vs the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 comes with exterior 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 HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX3 and Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the CX3 versus the HX9V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX9V to provide more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older CX3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.