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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Launched June 2010
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was announced 6 months earlier than the TX100V and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the CX3 matches up against the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony TX100V

 CX3 TX100V 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Ricoh CX3

 TX100V CX3 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k920kClearer display (+309k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony TX100V

 CX3 TX100V 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the CX3 vs the TX100V.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and TX100V is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and TX100V.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX100V to give extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography details
Sony TX100V Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography features
Sony TX100V Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX100V Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography advice
Sony TX100V Travel photography advice
66
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
features touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh CX3
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
32
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than others (147 grams)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sony TX100V
 Ricoh CX3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $329 $380