Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX10 III

On this page, we are evaluating the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony RX10 III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The CX3 was unveiled 6 years before the RX10 III and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the CX3 matches up vs the RX10 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 has physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony RX10 III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the CX3 vs the RX10 III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and RX10 III is 92 and 53 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and RX10 III.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CX3 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX10 III will give you extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older CX3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.