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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX9

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Announced June 2010
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX9 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Ricoh CX3 and Sony TX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was manufactured very close to the TX9 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the CX3 scores against the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony TX9

 CX3 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Ricoh CX3

 TX9 CX3 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony TX9

 CX3 TX9 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2010Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 has exterior 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 TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the CX3 versus the TX9.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and TX9 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and TX9.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX9 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
Sports photography with Sony TX9
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
Travel photography with Sony TX9
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (149g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX9 Landscape photography advice
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sony TX9
 Ricoh CX3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
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 All around 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 SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $329 $799