Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S950

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony S950, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was announced 17 months after the S950 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CX3 scores against the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the CX3 against the S950.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and S950 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and S950.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher CX3 should have an edge in sensor tech.