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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S2000

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh CX3 and Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX3 was unveiled 6 months after the S2000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the CX3 matches up vs the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony S2000

 CX3 S2000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Ricoh CX3

 S2000 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony S2000

 CX3 S2000 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 provides outside 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 S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh CX3 and Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the CX3 compared to the S2000.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and S2000.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2000 Portrait photography highlights
26
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography details
Sony S2000 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography factors
Sony S2000 Sports photography factors
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than others in class (206g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2000 Landscape photography highlights
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
nice screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
Sony S2000 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sony S2000
 Ricoh CX3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $329 $225