Ricoh CX3 vs Sony QX30

The following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh CX3 and Sony QX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was launched 5 years earlier than the QX30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the CX3 matches up versus the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 has got external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX3 and Sony QX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the CX3 against the QX30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and QX30 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and QX30.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony QX30 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.