Ricoh CX3 vs Sony T90

The following is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony T90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the T90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was introduced 17 months after the T90 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the CX3 grades against the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh CX3 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the CX3 vs the T90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and T90 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and T90.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony T90 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer CX3 should have an advantage in sensor technology.