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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W810

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(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
Sony W810
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony W810

 CX3 W810 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Ricoh CX3

 W810 CX3 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2010Fresher by 43 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony W810

 CX3 W810 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and W810 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Street photography details
Sony W810 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography info
Sony W810 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Landscape photography factors
Sony W810 Landscape photography factors
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging features
Sony W810 Vlogging features
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
32
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sony W810
 Ricoh CX3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
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