Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX9
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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 sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony TX9
| CX3 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 |  | July 2010 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and TX9 is 92 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Ricoh CX3 | Sony 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 |