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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX7

Portability
92 Imaging
33 Features
35 Overall
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Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Released June 2010
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the CX3 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CX3 was launched 6 months later than the TX7 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the CX3 scores vs the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony TX7

		

		

			
 CX3 TX7 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Ricoh CX3

		

		

			
 TX7 CX3 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony TX7

		

		

			
 CX3 TX7 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the CX3 against the TX7.
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX7 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and TX7 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and TX7.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The CX3 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.
	
			Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
26
 has manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
19
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.4")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Ricoh CX3 Street photography highlights
Sony TX7 Street photography highlights
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (206 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch to focus
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.4")
 no RAW format
 heavier than others (149g)
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh CX3 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX7 Sports photography highlights
26
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
26
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.4")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
Travel photography with Sony TX7
66
 lighter than competition (206 grams)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
 comes with touch to focus
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than others (149g)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
42
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
36
 relatively wide (25mm)
 big screen (3.5")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.4")
 no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
Sony TX7 Vlogging factors
30
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (206g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic socket
32
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
 heavier than others (149g)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sony TX7
 Ricoh CX3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model DB-100 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $329 $300