Ricoh CX3 vs Sony RX100 III

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.

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.

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.

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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and RX100 III is 92 and 89 respectively.

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.