Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX10

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The CX3 was introduced 14 months earlier than the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the CX3 matches up versus the TX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the CX3 against the TX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and TX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and TX10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TX10 to render greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older CX3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.