Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX100

Below is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The CX3 was revealed 3 years earlier than the RX100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the CX3 matches up versus the RX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 provides physical 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 RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the CX3 and the RX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and RX100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and RX100.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CX3 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 will give more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older CX3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.