Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX100 III
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![Ricoh CX3 front Ricoh CX3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-CX3/Ricoh-CX3-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III/Sony-RX100-III-front.jpg)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 II
- Successor is Sony RX100 IV
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX100 III Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX100 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the CX3 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") have different sensor sizes.
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The CX3 was introduced 4 years prior to the RX100 III which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the CX3 scores versus the RX100 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony RX100 III
CX3 | RX100 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Ricoh CX3
RX100 III | CX3 | |||
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Introduced | May 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 47 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+309k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony RX100 III
CX3 | RX100 III | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX100 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the CX3 compared to the RX100 III.
![Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX100 III size comparison Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX100 III size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX3-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and RX100 III is 92 and 89 respectively.
![Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX3-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and RX100 III.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CX3 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 III will produce extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged CX3 will be behind in sensor technology.
![Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-CX3-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-CX3-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-III-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2014-05-15 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) | 290 gr (0.64 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-100 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $329 | $748 |