Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W510

Here, we are evaluating the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the CX3 (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was launched 6 months earlier than the W510 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the CX3 matches up against the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 has external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX3 compared to the W510.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and W510 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and W510.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W510 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.