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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W230

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W230 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
  • Launched June 2010
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W230 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was released 17 months after the W230 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the CX3 matches up versus the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony W230

 CX3 W230 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2009More modern by 17 months
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Ricoh CX3

 W230 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony W230

 CX3 W230 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the CX3 against the W230.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and W230 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and W230.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W230 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger CX3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
Portrait photography with Sony W230
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX3
Street photography with Sony W230
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
Sports photography with Sony W230
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
Travel photography with Sony W230
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
manual focus
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
Vlogging with Sony W230
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sony W230
 Ricoh CX3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $329 $180