Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W610

Following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh CX3 and Sony W610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and W610 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was unveiled 19 months prior to the W610 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the CX3 matches up against the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are available at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX3 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX3 and Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the CX3 against the W610.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX3 and W610.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W610 to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged CX3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.