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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W380

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W380 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony W380, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and W380 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX3 was released 6 months after the W380 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the CX3 matches up vs the W380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony W380

 CX3 W380 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Ricoh CX3

 W380 CX3 

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony W380

 CX3 W380 
RevealedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 features outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony W380 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the CX3 versus the W380.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and W380 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and W380.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W380 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography features
Sony W380 Portrait photography features
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography info
Sony W380 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography features
Sony W380 Sports photography features
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography features
Sony W380 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography features
Sony W380 Landscape photography features
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging details
Sony W380 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sony W380
 Ricoh CX3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh CX3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID DB-100 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $329 $44