Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX5
Portability
92 Imaging
33 Features
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92 Imaging
33 Features
35 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
33 Features
33 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
33 Overall
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
Ricoh CX3
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
Sony TX5
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(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Released February 2010
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Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh CX3 and Sony TX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively similar but the CX3 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe CX3 was brought out 4 months later than the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the CX3 scores vs the TX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony TX5
| CX3 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Ricoh CX3
| TX5 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony TX5
| CX3 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 |  | February 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the CX3 vs the TX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and TX5 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CX3 and TX5.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The CX3 has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler.
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
Portrait photography with Sony TX5
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
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Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
Sports photography with Sony TX5
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
Sony TX5 Travel photography info
lighter than others (206g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
environment proof
offers touch to focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
Vlogging with Sony TX5
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2010-02-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 2.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 206g (0.45 lb) | 148g (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $329 | $239 |