Ricoh CX3 vs Sony WX50

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony WX50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was introduced 19 months earlier than the WX50 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the CX3 matches up against the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh CX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh CX3 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh CX3 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX3 versus Sony WX50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the CX3 against the WX50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX3 and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX3 and WX50.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX50 to give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older CX3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.