Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX66

Below, we are matching up the Ricoh CX3 and Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was launched 20 months prior to the TX66 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the CX3 grades versus the TX66 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX3 and Sony TX66 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CX3 vs the TX66.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and TX66 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and TX66.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.