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Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX350

Portability
92 Imaging
34 Features
35 Overall
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Ricoh CX3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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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
27
 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
61
 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
27
 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
Photography Glossary
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