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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S930

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S930 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
  • Released June 2010
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S930 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony S930

 CX3 S930 
RevealedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution920k112kClearer display (+808k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Ricoh CX3

 S930 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony S930

 CX3 S930 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Ricoh CX3 and Sony S930 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S930 size comparison

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

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
Portrait photography with Sony S930
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography features
Sony S930 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
Sports photography with Sony S930
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography details
Sony S930 Landscape photography details
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
31
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
Vlogging with Sony S930
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sony S930
 Ricoh CX3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-100 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $329 $219