Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W650
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W650 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony W650, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The CX3 was announced 19 months before the W650 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the CX3 scores versus the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W650 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony W650
CX3 | W650 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Ricoh CX3
W650 | CX3 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony W650
CX3 | W650 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 features exterior measurements 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 W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the CX3 compared to the W650.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and W650.
All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W650 to result in more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older CX3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lb) | 124 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 220 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-100 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $329 | $140 |