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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX350

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Refreshed by Sony WX500
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh CX3 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was unveiled 4 years before the WX350 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the CX3 grades against the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony WX350

 CX3 WX350 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Ricoh CX3

 WX350 CX3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2010Newer by 44 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony WX350

 CX3 WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX3 and Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the CX3 compared to the WX350.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and WX350.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX350 to offer you more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged CX3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX3
Sports photography with Sony WX350
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
Travel photography with Sony WX350
66
lighter than competition (206g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh CX3
Vlogging with Sony WX350
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Sony WX350
 Ricoh CX3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh CX3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $329 $270