Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX30
92 Imaging
33 Features
35 Overall
33
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
39
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX30 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 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX30 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Ricoh CX3 and Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe CX3 was released 13 months before the WX30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the CX3 grades versus the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony WX30
| CX3 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Ricoh CX3
| WX30 | CX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony WX30
| CX3 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh CX3 offers 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 WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh CX3 and Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the CX3 vs the WX30.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and WX30.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsStreet Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthSports Comparison
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banLandscape Comparison
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingVlogging Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2011-07-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | - | 250 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB-100 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $329 | $259 |
