Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W690
92 Imaging
33 Features
35 Overall
33
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W690 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 Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced February 2012
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W690 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W690, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe CX3 was revealed 20 months earlier than the W690 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the CX3 grades vs the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W690 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony W690
| CX3 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Ricoh CX3
| W690 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | June 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony W690
| CX3 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 comes with 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) while the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W690 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the CX3 and the W690.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and W690.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W690 to render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged CX3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesStreet Comparison
Photography GlossarySports Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsTravel Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneLandscape Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsVlogging Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 206g (0.45 pounds) | 142g (0.31 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | - | 220 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DB-100 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $329 | $297 |
