Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W810
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W810 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
- Released June 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Released January 2014
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W810 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony W810, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and W810 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe CX3 was manufactured 4 years prior to the W810 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the CX3 matches up vs the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W810 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony W810
CX3 | W810 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Ricoh CX3
W810 | CX3 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | June 2010 | Fresher by 43 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony W810
CX3 | W810 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 provides outer 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 W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony W810 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the CX3 and the W810.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and W810 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and W810.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W810 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older CX3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W810 Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
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 | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lb) | 111 grams (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 life | - | 200 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-100 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $329 | $100 |