Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TF1

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was released 4 years prior to the TF1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the CX3 grades against the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony TF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the CX3 vs the TF1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and TF1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TF1 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older CX3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.