Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX350
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Sony WX350
CX3 | WX350 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Ricoh CX3
WX350 | CX3 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | June 2010 | Newer by 44 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Sony WX350
CX3 | WX350 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX3 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Ricoh CX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |