Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S930

Here is a detailed overview of the Ricoh CX3 and Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was launched 18 months later than the S930 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the CX3 matches up versus the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the CX3 and the S930.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and S930 is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and S930.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images though you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern CX3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.